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The Issue: Zohran Mamdani’s photo-op with controversial Brooklyn imam Siraj Wahhaj. Zohran Mamdani, if elected, will be no friend to Jews, Christians or moderate Muslims in New York (“Imam: USA is ‘filthy,’ ” Oct. 21). Mamdani’s rictus smile is just a manipulation to con gullible people into thinking he is a friendly, non-threatening person. His associations speak volumes. Be very frightened by the company a politician keeps. Martin Garfinkle Staten Island When I saw the photo of Mamdani posing with that imam, I thought of the thousands of our servicemen who gave their lives so we could live in freedom, and yes, capitalism. To think this communist crackpot could actually be the next mayor of our city is too much to take. Saul J. Mishaan Brooklyn It nauseates me to see Mamdani with that ever-present grin cozying up to antisemites and individuals with terrorist ideals. He makes promises that he can’t keep, and only the gullible will believe him, and worse, vote for him. I don’t care where you live in New York — the decline of the city will only escalate should he be elected. My mom’s favorite saying when we were growing up was: “Show me your friends, and I will tell you who you are.” She was so right. New Yorkers, beware. Veronica Kwiecinski Maspeth A picture says a thousand words. On top of the very hateful words constantly spewing out of Mamdani’s mouth — from his refusal to condemn Hamas for recently slaughtering its very own, to his support of the globalization of Intifada — this picture is the ultimate confirmation that Mamdani is poisonous. Susan Cienfuegos New Rochelle Zohran Mamdani can be exposed as a communist, terrorist-loving, antisemite every day in the New York Post. Unfortunately it won’t make any difference. As long as he promises free transportation, free food and free apartments he’s winning. Nothing beats free stuff. J.J. Levine Miami Beach, Fla. Explain to me why Mamdani would even consider a photo with this man. If Siraj Wahhaj hates America and our way of life, then he should get out of our country. Robert Caprio Nutley, NJ The Issue: President Trump’s commuting of Rep. George Santos’ seven-year prison sentence. America, we have a problem — President Trump giving Rep. George Santos a “get out of jail” pass is politics at its worst (“Don frees Lyin’ Santos,” Oct. 18). Santos pled guilty to his host of crimes and should pay the price in jail. I am a MAGA American, but letting a criminal free for no other reason than being a Republican is simply wrong. I think Trump is doing a good job overall, but this move on Santos shows that partisan politics always seep in. As a conservative. I will no longer give the Republican Party my support. Kenneth Lebeck Plainview President Trump’s commutation of convicted felon George Santos’ prison sentence made me wonder how presidents came to have this broad power. Our history is full of instances where presidents, both Democrat and Republican, have issued controversial pardons. Why should a president have the sole authority to overturn due process and a jury verdict? This sweeping power seems to make a mockery of our justice system. Maybe it’s time for the American people to decide if we want to continue to allow it, and if so, at least require Congress to have some input. It’s far too much power for one person to wield. Jim Pantaleno Staten Island
