The Washington Post editorial board noted New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's effort to moderate his advisory team as observers watch to see whether he follows through on his promise to tackle the city's "crisis of antisemitism." In an editorial Saturday, the Post argued the mayor-elect has "elevated normal bureaucrats alongside left-wing zealots," underscoring the stark contrast in some of Mamdani's staffing decisions. The Post editorial also pointed out that the mayor-elect's chief of staff, Elle Bisgaard-Church, is a fellow member of the Democratic Socialists of America. New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, left, and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Original article source: Washington Post editorial says Mamdani's team is a mix of 'normal bureaucrats' and 'left-wing zealots'

Source: Washington Post December 21, 2025 06:32 UTC