Mamdani Gives The Finger To Columbus Statue A Symbol Of Pride To Italian New Yorkers

An old social media post featuring New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gesturing with his middle finger towards a statue of Christopher Columbus in Astoria, New York has resurfaced online. Mamdani’s post, which included the caption “Take it down”, was originally shared in June 2020 and has sparked controversy, particularly among some members of the Italian-American community.