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Jon Stewart Makes Ludicrous Claim That Mamdani's Candidacy Is a 'Jackie Robinson Moment'

By Randy DeSoto October 31, 2025 at 5:00am

“Daily Show” host Jon Stewart, in a bizarre moment on Tuesday, compared Democratic socialist New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to sports legend Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in the 1940s.

“Honestly, I think any New Yorker who looks at someone getting an opportunity, who’s representing communities that have not been as represented: A muslim, a young person, a progressive, a Democratic socialist. You know, there are so many different communities that are looking to you in this — I hate to put it on you — as a bit of a Jackie Robinson moment,” Stewart said as Mamdani smiled back at him.

“And I know that that probably wields some weight, but man, oh man, what an exciting opportunity, and I wish you the best,” the host added.

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Civil rights, Jon Stewart, New York City, New York state, Racism, Zohran Mamdani

Randy DeSoto

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

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Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars