CAIR donated $120K to a pro-Mamdani PAC, fueling scrutiny over foreign influence in NY mayoral race.

Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour revealed that the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), under congressional scrutiny for alleged Hamas ties, donated $120,000 to a pro-Mamdani super PAC via its Unity and Justice Fund PAC. The disclosure, made during an Instagram livestream, intensified scrutiny of Zohran Mamdani’s 2025 New York City mayoral campaign, with Sarsour vowing to hold him accountable if elected. The funding has drawn criticism amid broader concerns over foreign influence and campaign transparency, as Mamdani faces former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a competitive race.