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Mandani’s rhetoric criticized the nation’s founding ideals and called for "doing better" without expressing appreciation for the sacrifices that built the nation. This stance has drawn sharp rebuke, especially amid a political climate that traditionally celebrates national pride on occasions like the Fourth of July. Critics argue that Mandani’s attitude marks a departure from the civil rights and patriotic rhetoric historically championed by figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizing the enduring ideals of American freedom and unity.