Actor Michael Rapaport Says He’ll Run for NYC Mayor in 2029
He says he wants to rescue New York from “evil” Zohran Mamdani.
Rapaport enters race
Michael Rapaport says he intends to run for New York mayor in 2029.
He has been heavily critical of Zohran Mamdani since New Year’s Day.
Mamdani’s win and plan
Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York City on New Year’s Day.
Many welcomed his win as a break from Democratic Party status quo.
After interviewing Trump voters on the streets, Mamdani ran on affordability.
His policies focused on rising rents and the cost of groceries.
Podcast announcement
Meanwhile, Rapaport opened his I Am Rapaport podcast on Monday with this:
“Welcome to the ziggy zone of disruption. My name is Michael Rapaport, a.k.a. Mayor Rapaport. Mr. Mayor Rapaport, a.k.a. The Gringo Mandingo, a.k.a. The Enflamed Ashkenazi, a.k.a. The Sultan of Sniff.”
Later, he revealed his plan at the end of the episode.
“Let me tell you something, guys, girls, women, children of all ages,” he began.
“2025 was crazy, and I don’t see it getting any f*cking calmer or cooler in 2026, the way things started. That’s why I’m running for mayor.”
Shots at Mamdani
Then he added:
“Born. Raised. NYC. Nothing’s free. No bullsh*t. No fake grins. I’ll own my mistakes, apologize when I screw up, and fight to make this city safe, affordable, and thriving.
“You got Zoron [sic] the Moron now… Mayor Rapaport is coming.”
Still, he also said:
“He’s got a fcking evil fcking grin. And I think he’s up to no good.”
Others weigh in
Also, Debra Messing criticized Mamdani, calling him “an actual communist jihadist.”
She also called him “a literal Karl Marx-quoting, America-hating jihadist.”
Finally, Mamdani has called himself a “democratic socialist” and spoke about faith.
“Regardless of whether we agree, I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn alongside you, and never, not for a second, hide from you.”