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The discussion extended beyond the official resignation, delving into the implications of Mandani's victory and the ideological landscape of New York City politics. An actress and outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights, Deborah Messing, was mentioned for sharing a controversial meme that caricatured Democrats, mocking them with a meme that equated moderate Democrats with Islamic jihadists and Marxist ideologies. This meme underscored the rising polarization and the perception of political realignment.