Mamdani-backed DSA challenger in NY House race branded Biden a ‘rapist’ and ‘war criminal’
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a far-left congressional candidate in New York, has faced backlash for previously labeling President Joe Biden as a 'rapist' and 'war criminal.' Her comments were made during the 2020 Democratic primary and have resurfaced following her endorsement by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Avila Chevalier is challenging incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the upcoming election.
- ▪Darializa Avila Chevalier has a history of criticizing fellow Democrats on social media.
- ▪She referred to both Biden and Donald Trump as 'rapists' during the 2020 Democratic primary.
- ▪Avila Chevalier has been endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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Metro Mamdani-backed DSA challenger in NY House race branded Biden ‘rapist’ and ‘war criminal’ By Matt Troutman Published May 29, 2026, 11:06 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A far-left New York congressional hopeful — who just snagged Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement — once trashed former President Joe Biden as a “rapist” and a “war criminal,” according to a report. Darializa Avila Chevalier’s history of bashing her fellow Democrats on social media was first reported by Politico as Mamdani on Thursday night shockingly endorsed her bid to unseat five-term incumbent House Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
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