Fact Check: Did Markwayne Mullin claim Mamdani’s family lied on immigration papers to enter US?
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: A rumor circulating on social media platforms has claimed that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s family lied on their immigration papers to come to America and is now under review. The claim has drawn attention online, but there is no verified evidence backing it. Let us examine the allegations and fact check their authenticity.
Claim: Viral post alleges Zohran Mamdani’s family committed immigration fraud
According to the post making the claim, Mullin allegedly said Mamdani’s immigration paperwork is full of irregularities and is now under full review.
“He came here as a minor,” Mullin said, “but that won’t matter if his parents misrepresented themselves.”
The post further claims the Mamdani family sought asylum citing unrest in Uganda, though they are originally from India, which is not generally classified among countries typically cited in asylum-based claims.
It concludes by calling the situation immigration fraud, arguing that if the claims were proven false, the family could face renewed scrutiny over their status, a development that opponents say could affect the socialist mayor’s eligibility to hold office.
Fact Check: No evidence of DHS confirmation or statement from Markwayne Mullin
However, there are no reports stating that Mamdani or his family’s immigration paperwork is under review for irregularities.
There are also no official statements or announcements from the Department of Homeland Security or from Mullin regarding the allegation. Such a claim, if accurate, would likely have generated significant public attention and widespread media coverage.
A review of credible reporting shows no supporting evidence for the viral claim.
The account that originally posted the claim is also not considered reliable and has previously shared similar unverified content aimed at engagement.
Zohran Mamdani condemns ICE after Brooklyn hospital clash
The claim surfaced after Mamdani criticized the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for what he described as “cruel and inhuman” behavior following a clash between anti-ICE protesters and police outside a Brooklyn hospital.
The protest erupted after ICE detained a man and brought him to a Brooklyn hospital for medical evaluation. Tensions escalated after ICE agents were seen removing the man outside Wykoff Heights Medical Centre in Bushwick.
Reacting to the incident, Mamdani told a reporter that immigration agents do nothing for public safety. “They do nothing to serve in the interest of public safety, and I’ve said that even directly to the president.”
