Trending Now - Mamdani Faces Backlash for Twisting Reagan's Iconic Quote

WHO:

Fox News - New York City socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani

IJR - Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

WHAT:

Fox News - Mamdani faced backlash for countering Ronald Reagan's famous quote during a speech.

IJR - Mamdani flipped a famous Ronald Reagan quote to justify government-controlled grocery stores in a speech.

WHERE:

Fox News - Government-run grocery store announcement location in New York City.

WHY:

IJR - Mamdani's justification for government-controlled grocery stores was based on a reinterpretation of Reagan's quote.

HOW:

Fox News - Mamdani's speech was described as going "full deranged marxist" by critics.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 23:23 UTC)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash after he countered a famous quote from Ronald Reagan during a speech where he justified the idea of government-controlled grocery stores. Critics have described his remarks as going "full deranged marxist," highlighting the controversy surrounding his reinterpretation of Reagan's words. This announcement took place in New York City, where Mamdani is advocating for a shift in how grocery stores are managed.