Zohran detailed that after the events of 9/11, his aunt had to stop taking the subway, because she wears a hijab and would be on the receiving end of caustic looks, or worse, it is alleged. So we are to harbor sympathy, not for the thousands who were eradicated that fateful day and the scores of family members affected by the loss, but for the claim that Mamdani’s aunt felt uncomfortable on her commute.
The approach by the Times was seen across the news sphere, as numerous outlets repeated Mamdani’s tearful exchange, unquestionably. But in all of the heartfelt coverage, something was missing: curiosity. Notably, few in the press saw a need to explore the veracity of Mamdani’s tale of emotional woe. As has become commonplace these days, that effort was left to the citizen journalists.
The press is in full-scale support mode for this candidate, and objectivity is simply not a component in this election.
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The Court Jester