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New York Mayor’s Wife Plans Security-Backed Trip to Syria and Lebanon Amid Travel Warnings
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First reported by Now 14 · 2 hours ago
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Rama Dawaji, wife of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, will travel to Syria and Lebanon with NYPD security despite U.S. travel warnings. Her past anti-Israel activism and the use of taxpayer-funded protection have sparked public criticism.
- 01Rama Dawaji plans a family trip to Syria and Lebanon on September 20 despite U.S. State Department travel warnings.
- 02The NYPD will provide security for Dawaji, raising concerns about officer safety and taxpayer costs.
- 03Dawaji has a history of anti-Israel statements and activities, similar to her husband’s views.
- 04She apologized generally for past posts but did not retract the anti-Israel content.
- 05Dawaji is active in Democratic Socialists of America campaigns opposing pro-Israel groups.
- 06She recently boycotted U.S. Independence Day to attend pro-Palestinian workshops in Europe.
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