Sarsour Vows to Hold Mamdani Accountable Ahead of Election Day

New York City, NY — Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour emphasized her commitment to holding mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani accountable if he wins the election during an Instagram livestream on Saturday night.

Sarsour, a prominent figure in the Democratic Socialists of America and Mamdani’s former mentor, made it clear she will not take a position within his administration but will remain an active outside voice. “We see you. We’re paying attention,” she stated, urging her followers to remain vigilant.

She stressed that voting for Mamdani does not exempt him from scrutiny. “Our job as a movement is to hold whoever goes to City Hall accountable,” Sarsour said, highlighting the importance of community engagement in political processes.

Mamdani has announced intent to retain Jessica Tisch as the NYPD commissioner, despite Sarsour’s concerns regarding her leadership. He expressed confidence that Tisch will adhere to his directives, which include disbanding the Strategic Response Group responsible for managing protests and monitoring terrorism threats.

Established in 2015, the unit has faced scrutiny for its actions during anti-Israel demonstrations. Sarsour expressed her disapproval of Tisch’s retention, emphasizing the necessity for accountability in policing policies.

Sarsour stated that after Mamdani’s potential inauguration in January, continued activism will be crucial. “Zohran is going to have to tell his own critics that are on the other side… I’m accountable to them,” she remarked, indicating that community support will be vital for Mamdani’s administration.

In addition to her backing for Mamdani, Sarsour voiced support for other Muslim candidates, such as Amar Fateh in Minneapolis and Mussa Ali in Jersey City, as part of a broader campaign to elect Muslim leaders across various cities. “Inshallah, you know, we start a new type of politics,” she concluded, expressing hope for transformative change in municipal governance.