Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) on Thursday formally requested that Attorney General Pam Bondi initiate denaturalization proceedings against Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, alleging he made false statements during his citizenship application.

Mamdani gained national attention after his surprise victory over former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic mayoral nomination. His win, fueled by a platform of left-wing policies, has sent shockwaves through the political establishment.

“According to public reports, including a June 21, 2025 New York Post article, Mr. Mamdani expressed open solidarity with individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses prior to becoming a U.S. citizen,” he wrote, pointing out Mamdani’s prior rap lyrics in support of Palestine.

“The naturalization process depends on the good-faith disclosure of any affiliation with, or support for, groups that threaten U.S. national security,” he added. “If Mr. Mamdani concealed relevant associations, that concealment may constitute a material misrepresentation sufficient to support denaturalization under federal law.”