According to gun rights YouTuber Liberty Doll, New York City voters have chosen a controversial candidate to lead their city: Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist and vocal supporter of extreme gun control measures. With Andrew Cuomo conceding the race, Mamdani is now the presumed Democratic nominee – and, given the city’s political leanings, very likely the next mayor. As Liberty Doll bluntly put it: “New Yorkers have picked a literal gun-grabbing socialist.”
Who Is Zohran Mamdani?
Mamdani is a Ugandan-born, Indian-descended, Muslim immigrant who became a U.S. citizen just seven years ago. He’s also an outspoken member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has made headlines for his 2022 tweet declaring: “We need to ban all guns.” Liberty Doll points out that this alone should have raised red flags, but in a city where “a glass of water could win so long as it says the right buzzwords,” Mamdani’s radicalism didn’t stop him – it propelled him.
No Real Options for Pro-Gun Voters
Liberty Doll emphasized that the race was a no-win for gun owners. On one side was Andrew Cuomo, whose record includes signing the NY SAFE Act, which brought sweeping gun restrictions to the state. On the other side was Mamdani, a man who openly supports banning firearms altogether. Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, best known for founding the Guardian Angels, is running unopposed – but with only 28% of the vote in 2021, even Liberty Doll admits his chances are slim.
Socialist Agenda with Gun Control at the Core
Mamdani’s platform reads like a socialist wishlist. Liberty Doll highlights his proposals: a $30 minimum wage, rent freezes, increased taxes on the wealthy, government-run grocery stores, and free child care for all children under five. But more importantly for gun rights advocates, he’s pushing hard for stricter firearm regulations, including measures that could effectively choke off the city’s already strained gun permitting system.
Choking Off Gun Permits by Starving the Police Department
One of Mamdani’s most subtle yet damaging strategies, according to Liberty Doll, is refusing to hire more police officers. Why does that matter to gun owners? Because the gun permit process in New York City depends on a fully staffed licensing division. With fewer officers to process applications, wait times balloon, and many permits never get approved. Liberty Doll says this is an indirect, but very real, way to block legal access to firearms.
A City Already Drowning in Gun-Free Zones
Liberty Doll also warns that Mamdani is a strong supporter of “sensitive place” laws and gun-free zones, something New York already has in abundance. These laws limit where people can legally carry, and with every new location added, the practical ability for self-defense shrinks. Mamdani’s leadership could mean even more of these zones, essentially turning the entire city into one giant disarmament zone.
Economic Collapse on the Horizon?
The policies don’t stop with gun control. Liberty Doll points to Mamdani’s promises of city-run food markets and a total freeze on rent increases as signs of looming economic trouble. “Family-run stores will get pushed out,” she says, “and landlords, many of whom are working-class themselves, will be punished.” Already, some business owners have reportedly announced plans to flee the city, fearing what’s ahead.
Taxing the Wealthy Until They Leave
Mamdani plans to pay for his ambitious social programs by heavily taxing the rich, and, according to Liberty Doll, even targeting white people specifically. This, she warns, will only drive job creators and major companies out of the city. Without them, employment and economic stability will crumble. “What’s that going to leave New Yorkers to do?” she asks.
A Flawed Understanding of Crime
Perhaps most concerning, says Liberty Doll, is Mamdani’s simplistic view of crime. He believes that criminals are primarily the result of poor access to health care and mental health services. His solution? Less police, more therapists. While Liberty Doll acknowledges that better mental health care is always needed, she warns that replacing law enforcement with counseling is dangerously naïve, especially in a city already infamous for low prosecution rates and repeat offenders.
Gun Owners May Soon Be Forced Into Evaluations
Mamdani has also floated the idea that gun owners should undergo regular psychological evaluations to maintain their rights. Liberty Doll calls this blatantly unconstitutional but notes that New York often moves ahead with questionable laws regardless of legality. “They lost Bruen and are still doing the thing,” she says. If Mamdani gets his way, lawful gun ownership in the city could become virtually impossible.
A Dangerous Social Experiment
From a broader perspective, Mamdani’s campaign feels like a live experiment in how far a city can go before breaking. Liberty Doll doesn’t sugarcoat it – she calls his plans “catastrophic.” As businesses close, gun rights evaporate, and crime climbs, New York may find itself living out the consequences of these policies in real time. Watching this unfold might be fascinating from afar, but not for those who live in the city.
What Happens in NYC Doesn’t Stay in NYC
Liberty Doll closes with a warning for those living outside of New York. “Whatever happens in New York is going to spread,” she says. That’s been true of other progressive laws, especially in the gun control space. She urges viewers to take this as a wake-up call. Whether you’re in the city or the suburbs, now might be the time to consider your options. Liberty Doll’s final message: don’t wait until it’s too late to protect your rights.
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