Mamdani Blasts ICE, Billionaires During Fourth of July Speech

“We see masked agents terrorizing our streets, eating food cooked by our undocumented neighbors before spiriting them away in unmarked vans,” Mamdani continued

Mamdani reflected on his own journey after immigrating from Uganda as a child.

“My family did not arrive by boat, although we saw the Statue of Liberty from the window of the plane,” he said.

Mamdani told the newly naturalized citizens standing beside him that they now shared responsibility for shaping America’s future.

The mayor also praised generations of immigrants for helping build New York City despite historical discrimination

He contrasted his vision of America with what he said powerful people believe. Advertisement “The powerful have always known their answer. America, in their view, is an arena of supremacy where only a select few are allowed freedom,” he said.

He continued, “America, they will tell you, belongs only to those with the right accent or the right shade of skin.”

“There are some who respond to those who ask for more from America with a simple refrain. ‘Love it or leave it,’ they say,” said Mamdani.