Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral race didn’t just shift politics — it ignited a storm of backlash, much of it fueled by identity-based criticism. Among the loudest voices was Will & Grace star Debra Messing, whose posts drew outrage across social media.

At 34, Mamdani became the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, defeating independent candidate Andrew Cuomo with just over 50% of the vote. But the conversation quickly veered from policy to prejudice, echoing the rhetoric once used against Kamala Harris — inflammatory and identity-focused.

Messing, a Brooklyn native and vocal political commentator, had supported Cuomo. Continues…