Protesters Call Mamdani 'Traitor' at Vigil; Iowa Senate Debate

“What's new is Fox News reporting protesters called the New York City mayor a traitor at a vigil near Union Square.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Europe Open
Published 3:54 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Fox News: “Anti-Israel protesters label Mamdani a 'traitor,' accuse him of 'genocide' outside Oct 7 vigil”, with reporting from The Hill.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3:54 AM ET on Europe Open, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Iowa Senate, Mamdani, Maine Senate.
BBN covered this story before: CBS: Some Democrats Now Furious Over Mamdani Statement (October 7).

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Fox NewsAnti-Israel protesters label Mamdani a 'traitor,' accuse him of 'genocide' outside Oct 7 vigil
The HillTurek, Hinson spar in first Iowa Senate debate: 3 takeaways

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAs we told you earlier, Mamdani's Oct. 7 statement drew anger.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWhat's new is Fox News reporting protesters called the New York City mayor a traitor at a vigil near Union Square.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFox says they accused him of genocide. That is the report, and Union Square is a lovely place, with a farmers market and everything!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChip, a vigil, protesters and a farmers market. Somewhere a kale vendor is having the worst Wednesday of his life.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlso, The Hill says Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek held the first Iowa Senate debate, with health care cuts and agriculture in the spotlight.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe New York Times offers five takeaways.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFive takeaways from a debate about corn and health care. I took away a headache and a coupon for ethanol.