Brandon Gill isn’t in the news — but NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Ramadan jail visit sparks backlash. Gill, a Texas GOP rep, is a 29-year-old former banker.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani observed Ramadan with Muslim community events, including a historic visit to Rikers Island. His actions drew praise from some and sharp criticism from others, especially Republican figures who accused him of politicizing his faith and spreading Islamophobic rhetoric amid rising tensions over Muslim representation and security concerns.