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LOADINGERROR LOADING Fox News host Sean Hannity on Tuesday ranted about the supposed dangers of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, warning that “America will be doomed” if his democratic socialism becomes more popular — to the unbridled mockery of critics on social media. “At some point, simple, basic, fundamental common sense has gotta prevail or America will be doomed if we become New York, and New Jersey and California and Illinois,” warned the “Hannity” host, with a graphic of the communist hammer and sickle symbol on screen. Advertisement Mamdani has frequently been painted as a communist by right-wing pundits and politicians, including disgraced former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly and President Donald Trump, but successfully campaigned on progressive social safety nets and general affordability. Hannity was veritably trounced on social media for pushing “Fox News Propaganda.” “Rich elites like him sit on their thrones saying how great it is right now and how bad it will be while New Yorkers are already struggling to pay for rent and food,” wrote one user on X, formerly Twitter. “But sure the system we have is working out so well.” Others noted that Fox News signed a 20-year lease renewal at its New York City headquarters in 2023, revealing no plans to escape the supposed doom Hannity warned about, and that the states he mentioned contribute more than a third of America’s GDP. Advertisement Hannity himself apparently left New York “for good” last year, before Mamandi’s election. “Ohhhhh so America will be doomed if it becomes a big revenue producing area?” one user quipped, with another person joking: “Yeah, doomed. Because those aren’t some of the strongest economies in the country (world). Who believes this nonsense?” Hannity suggested “the entire country” will crumble if “these socialists are able to gain a foothold,” repeatedly conflating the ideology with Mamdani’s democratic variety, which merely seeks a government that prioritizes the public over private corporations. He did not appear to assess Mamdani’s actual platform with any earnest consideration. Advertisement Hannity did show his own apparent need for education, however, by asking, “How, by the way, is your government schools doing where you live?” He then suggested only Republicans can offer “real solutions” to “make the American dream more affordable.” The government is currently in a historic shutdown that began with a standoff over measures aimed at protecting health insurance for millions of Americans. Trump has since held lavish parties and dismissed the widespread economic concerns of struggling citizens. Hannity, meanwhile, has been getting roasted over his fears of a popular progressive. Advertisement So,WhatNow? Your SupportFuelsOur Mission Your SupportFuelsOur Mission Join HuffPost The shutdown may be ending, but the story isn’t. A deal’s been struck, but serious questions remain. Your membership powers the reporting that digs deeper and follows what happens next. We remain committed to providing you with the unflinching, fact-based journalism everyone deserves. Thank you again for your support along the way. We’re truly grateful for readers like you! Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times. Now as we continue, we need your help more than ever. We hope you will join us once again. We remain committed to providing you with the unflinching, fact-based journalism everyone deserves. Thank you again for your support along the way. We’re truly grateful for readers like you! Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times. Now as we continue, we need your help more than ever. We hope you will join us once again. Support HuffPost Already a member? Log in to hide these messages.
