Mallory, a former Women’s March leader, made controversial remarks during a BLM protest in 2020. She expressed her lack of concern if protesters burned down a department store, stating that the violence and looting seen during demonstrations were learned from white people. Her fiery speech in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s murder included statements like, “America has looted black people” and “We learned violence from you.”
Despite being one of Mamdani’s transition advisers on crime, Mallory did not secure an official position in the administration. However, her contentious comments have sparked controversy on social media, with many criticizing her stance on violence and looting during protests.
These remarks are just the latest in a series of controversies surrounding individuals linked to the Democratic socialist mayor. Catherine Almonte Da Costa resigned from her position as the city’s director of appointments due to antisemitic comments uncovered on social media. Additionally, Mamdani’s tenant advocate, Cea Weaver, faced backlash for criticizing homeownership as a “weapon of white supremacy” despite being a white middle-class transplant herself.
As Mamdani navigates these controversies within his administration, the spotlight remains on the individuals he surrounds himself with and the impact of their past statements on public perception.
