He beat Andrew Cuomo to become the city’s first Muslim mayor.

But sadly, Mamdani’s religious beliefs and background became the main focus, as they didn’t support him, and he was smeared throughout the campaign. The hatred has continued after the election, and now author Stephen King has come to his support.

Both members of the public and conservative officials have spread what could be considered as racist rhetoric, especially comparing his appointment to being dangerous following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Racist comments have been all over social media in the last weeks. Now, author Stephen King has had enough.

One user on X shared an image of the Twin Towers following the terrorist attack on 9/11, adding a caption that was meant to connect the unimaginable tragedy to Mamdani and his faith.

“How the hell does the city that experienced the biggest Islamic