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White House Slips Up Again: 'M-A-M-D-A-N-I' Not Zamdani, Says NYC Mayoral Hopeful
Democrat nominee for NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani fires back at White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt after she mispronounced his name as 'Zamdani'. Mamdani capitalized on the media moment to highlight his own knowledge of correct pronunciation.
The 33-year-old Democrat nominee for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, fired back at the White House after press secretary Karoline Leavitt mispronounced his name during a recent event. Mamdani took to social media to correct her, saying 'M-A-M-D-A-N-I'. The incident highlights Mamdani's strong sense of self and ability to capitalize on his media literacy skills.
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