JD Vance Blasts Socialist Zohran Mamdani in Fiery Independence Day Speech

In a blistering speech over the Fourth of July weekend, Vice President JD Vance tore into socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for what he deemed an ungrateful jab at the United States on its "most sacred day." Speaking at the Claremont Institute’s Statesmanship Award Dinner in San Diego on July 5, 2025, Vance highlighted the 249th anniversary of America’s founding, only to lambast Mamdani for a social media post that called the nation "beautiful, contradictory, unfinished."

Vance, never one to mince words, accused Mamdani of lacking gratitude for a country that offered refuge to his family after fleeing dictatorship and ethnic violence in Uganda. "Who the hell does he think that he is?" Vance thundered, questioning whether Mamdani had ever reflected on the sacrifices of soldiers or the generosity of a nation that provided him a safe haven. He argued that Mamdani’s words showed no appreciation for the blood and toil that built America into a global powerhouse.

The vice president’s remarks come as Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, secured a stunning victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the NYC mayoral primary last June. His win signals a sharp leftward shift in the city’s Democratic Party, even as national voters in 2024 pushed back against progressive policies. Vance pointedly noted Mamdani’s family history, emphasizing the irony of criticizing a country that sheltered them from racial hatred under Idi Amin’s regime, only to label it as "incomplete" on Independence Day.

This fiery exchange underscores a deeper divide—not just in politics, but in how we view the very idea of America. Is it a finished masterpiece, or a work in progress? For now, Vance’s patriotic fervor has set the stage for a contentious debate as Mamdani’s campaign gains momentum.