UMVA has learned that Michael Rapaport, the star of Deep Blue Sea, has once again publicly expressed his disdain for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, this time over the violent clashes between fans at outdoor watch parties following Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
The chaotic scenes saw fans of the New York Knicks, who lost to the San Antonio Spurs, clash with each other and police officers, prompting Rapaport to take to social media to condemn the violence and criticize the mayor's response. He shared videos of the clashes, writing that the perpetrators were "not Knick fans or Basketball fans."
"This is embarrassing for NYC, D* STAIN ZORON MANDAMI refer[s] to this as 'kids being kids,'" Rapaport wrote, clearly targeting the mayor. "Not on my watch, RAPAPORT 2029." The post sparked a flurry of reactions, with many fans weighing in on the violence and the mayor's handling of the situation.
Rapaport has long been a vocal critic of Mamdani, largely due to the mayor's left-wing Democratic-socialist policies, which the actor strongly opposes. He has also been a vocal advocate for Israel, frequently attacking Mamdani for his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Rapaport has been planning a mayoral run, with the actor announcing his intention to take down Mamdani. He described the mayor as "a stain at the helm" and vowed to "supersede all our fears and expectations."
In a statement, a spokesperson for Mamdani said that the mayor condemned the violence and urged all New Yorkers to celebrate and enjoy the NBA Finals while respecting one another. However, Rapaport remained unsatisfied, urging true Knicks fans to stay at home and avoid the violent shenanigans of the "bad stupid apples" that "don't respect authority."
Rapaport's mayoral ambitions have been clear for some time, with the actor telling News Nation's Chris Cuomo that he would "make it and take it with New York City street fight mentality." He explained that he would not try to out-nice or out-slick Mamdani, but instead use a more aggressive approach to beat him.
The situation has sparked a heated debate, with many New Yorkers weighing in on Rapaport's potential mayoral run and his chances of taking down Mamdani. One thing is certain, however: Rapaport is not going to let Mamdani off the hook without a fight.
