NEW YORK CITY — A rumor has been making the rounds on social media alleging that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s approval ratings have plummeted to historic lows after he supposedly urged residents to embrace Sharia law. The online post further claimed that the mayor is facing mounting backlash from 9/11 victim advocacy groups, prompting a closer look at the facts.
### Claim: Zohran Mamdani Advocated for Sharia Law
According to a widely shared Facebook post, a purported Quinnipiac poll released on Tuesday indicated that Mamdani’s approval rating had crashed to 28 percent, down sharply from 41 percent just six weeks prior.
The accompanying article asserted that during a town hall meeting in Queens, the mayor declared, “Adaptation to Sharia principles is inevitable,” and advised New Yorkers to “begin familiarizing themselves with Islamic jurisprudence.” The post also claimed a leaked video showed the mayor stating that “the Constitution is a living document, but the Quran is eternal.”
Furthermore, the article claimed that Mamdani’s office attempted to defuse the controversy by explaining that his comments were taken out of context and were merely intended to highlight “shared values between faith traditions.”
### Fact Check: The Rumor Originates from Satire
In reality, the entire claim is fabricated. There is no record of Mayor Mamdani making such statements, nor do any credible polls reflect such a drastic drop in his approval rating.
A search for keywords regarding the mayor, Sharia law, and recent poll numbers turns up no coverage from reputable news organizations—an event of this magnitude would undoubtedly draw widespread media attention. Additionally, claims regarding an official clarification from the mayor’s office are completely unfounded.
The source of the rumor traces back to a Facebook page titled “America’s Last Line Of Defense,” which explicitly states in its biography section: “Nothing on this page is real.”
### Zohran Mamdani Addresses Pressure from 9/11 Families
While the viral Sharia law claim is entirely fictional, it emerged amid genuine tension between the administration and certain families of 9/11 victims. Relatives of those lost in the attacks have recently expressed opposition to the mayor’s attendance at the upcoming 25th-anniversary commemoration ceremonies next month, seeking to bar him from the event.
Addressing the proposed boycott, Mamdani issued a direct response to reporters: “I will proudly honor the families, the survivors, the first responders, forever impacted by that horrific attack by standing alongside them at this year’s 9/11 commemoration, reaffirming that we will never forget the solemn day felt by all of us who call this city home and, frankly, by all of us who call this country home.”
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