Mamdani's office draws outrage after press credentials given to Luigi Mangione supporters
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office faced backlash after supporters of Luigi Mangione were granted press credentials. These supporters made inflammatory remarks outside the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building during Mangione's court appearance. Mamdani stated that the individuals should not have received press passes, emphasizing that their actions do not align with appropriate press conduct.
- ▪Luigi Mangione is awaiting trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- ▪Supporters of Mangione, dubbed 'Mangionistas', displayed press badges while making derogatory comments about Thompson.
- ▪Mayor Mamdani acknowledged that the individuals should not have received press passes, indicating a need for clearer guidelines.
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Media Mamdani's office draws outrage after press credentials given to Luigi Mangione supporters Mamdani says individuals supporting Mangione should not have received press passes By Brian Flood Fox News Published May 19, 2026 1:44pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Will Cain: Mangione ‘fangirls’ granted press passes for hearing ‘glorify’ murder Fox News host Will Cain discusses the case against Luigi Mangione and a group of ‘fangirls’ being granted press passes for a hearing on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office drew outrage on Monday after Luigi Mangione supporters made brazen comments outside the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building while wearing "press"…
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