Overview
- Rosenberg called Mayor Zohran Mamdani a "Jew-hating cockroach" and a "jihadist" on X while railing against his views on Iran and immigration, also urging President Donald Trump to intervene.
- Speaking Tuesday, Mamdani labeled the remarks bigotry and dehumanization and said they would not change how he leads the city.
- WABC signaled institutional support for Rosenberg with a post declaring "We ARE Team Sid," while station owner John Catsimatidis did not comment.
- Rosenberg brushed off the backlash with another post and drew support from allies who criticized his phrasing but defended his broader critique.
- Elected officials including Council Speaker Julie Menin, Sen. Chuck Schumer, and Gov. Kathy Hochul condemned the comments, and some WABC listeners called for Rosenberg’s firing.