Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade Says NYC Mayor Mamdani’s ‘Totally Wrong’ Mayoral Goals are ‘Maybe Good for Uganda’

What the report says

Mediaite reported that Fox News host Brian Kilmeade criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a Monday segment on Fox & Friends, saying Mamdani’s mayoral agenda was “totally wrong” and adding that it might be “maybe good for Uganda.” The comment came in a conversation with OutKick founder Clay Travis about the 2028 presidential election and the future direction of the Democratic Party.

According to Mediaite, Travis argued that Democrats’ decision to put South Carolina first in the primary calendar could help Kamala Harris if she runs in 2028. He then said Mamdani would be a strong contender for the Democratic nomination if he were eligible, citing Mamdani’s public profile and appeal among primary voters. Travis also suggested that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could occupy a similar lane.

Kilmeade responded by acknowledging Mamdani’s political presentation, including his charisma and composure, while rejecting his policy views. Travis agreed with the criticism, and Kilmeade continued by saying Mamdani was not just partly wrong but entirely wrong, before making the Uganda remark and noting that he did not know Ugandan politics well.

Mediaite included biographical context, reporting that Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, to parents of Indian descent, later lived in South Africa, and moved to the United States as a child. The article also noted that because he was not born in the United States, Mamdani is not eligible to serve as president. The segment matters as an example of how national conservative media are framing Mamdani’s policies and potential influence within Democratic politics.