GOP Weighs 14th Amendment Move to Bar Zohran Mamdani from Office
House Republicans are reportedly considering a controversial effort to block Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, from assuming office if he wins his election.
This strategy involves using Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, known as the “insurrection clause.” This provision prohibits individuals who have engaged in rebellion against the U.S. from holding public office.
The New York Young Republican Club is helping lead this discussion. The group contends that Mamdani’s past activism and statements could be interpreted as supporting rebellion.
The 14th Amendment clause was originally created after the Civil War to prevent former Confederates from regaining power. It has recently reemerged in national political debates.
Mamdani, a progressive Democratic state assemblyman from Queens, has not been charged with any crime. He has dismissed the claims as a politically motivated attack.
His campaign asserts that this is an attempt to disqualify a candidate based on political disagreement rather than any credible evidence. Legal experts note that using the clause would require substantial proof and would likely face major legal challenges.
This controversy adds tension to the city’s already charged election. Mamdani remains on the ballot, and his political fate will ultimately be decided by the voters.
