Zohran Mamdani, the socialist candidate campaigning to become New York City’s next mayor, is expected to shift away from his controversial defense of the phrase, “globalize the intifada.” 

Mamdani will likely adopt a more moderate positioning on the anti-Jew expression as soon as this week, according to Politico, a move that could broaden his appeal to the electorate and add momentum to his campaign against incumbent Democratic mayor Eric Adams, who is running for reelection as an independent. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has also stayed in the race on an independent line.