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Jon Stewart presses Mamdani on where he breaks with fellow democratic socialists on prisons and borders
Jon Stewart questioned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani about his disagreements with fellow democratic socialists on policies like prison abolition and border security. Mamdani emphasized balancing safety and justice, highlighting his work to reduce crime and close Riker's Island while advocating for borough-based jails.
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