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Turning to domestic issues, the city of New York finds itself potentially at a crossroads with the mayoral candidacy of Zoran Mandani, whose recent speech during Independence Day sparked considerable criticism. Opponents, including Vice President JD Vance, condemned Mandani for what they saw as a lack of patriotism. Vance highlighted Mandani’s family history fleeing Uganda under a brutal dictator, contrasting his immigrant journey with his apparent ingratitude towards America—a country that provided refuge and opportunity for his family.