Mayor Mamdani Defends Controversial Adviser Amid Scandal

WHO:

Fox News - Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor.

Gothamist - Morris Katz is a top adviser to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

WHAT:

Fox News - Morris Katz remains a top advisor despite calls from the Democratic Socialists of America to blacklist him.

Gothamist - Morris Katz played a critical role in helping Mamdani create his digital campaign and online strategy.

WHY:

Fox News - The Democratic Socialists of America urged allies to blacklist Morris Katz due to his involvement in the scandal surrounding the collapse of the Platner campaign.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 22:17 UTC)

Zohran Mamdani is currently serving as the Mayor, with Morris Katz as a top adviser despite calls from the Democratic Socialists of America to blacklist him. Katz has been instrumental in shaping Mamdani's digital campaign and online strategy, but his involvement in the scandal surrounding the collapse of the Platner campaign has raised concerns. The Democratic Socialists of America have urged their allies to take action against Katz due to this controversy.