'We voted for you… you lied': Protests outside Mamdani’s home after Epstein files mention his mother

New York City’s newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani found himself facing angry residents outside his official residence, Gracie Mansion, after the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein‑related documents mentioned his mother, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair.

Videos that circulated on social media showed a small crowd shouting “shame” and accusing the mayor of misleading supporters, demanding answers over the unexpected connection.

Zohran Mamdani is being heckled by his own voters outside Gracie Mansion.

They chant, “SHAME!”

Mamdani has failed to deliver the free stuff he promised after a month in office.

Imagine how upset his supporters will be after a year of disappointments.pic.twitter.com/T1EjPBENLY

— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) February 2, 2026

Note: Firstpost could not verify the authenticity of the video.

What caused the backlash

The protests were triggered by an email from 2009 included in the newly released files by the US Department of Justice, sent by American publicist Peggy Siegal to Epstein. The email describes an after‑party at Ghislaine Maxwell’s Manhattan townhouse following a screening of a film, and names several high‑profile attendees, including Bill Clinton, Jeff Bezos and Mira Nair.

While the email does not allege wrongdoing by Nair—and there is no indication that she or her son are accused of any illegal activity—the mere mention of her name was enough to fuel public discontent among some of Mamdani’s erstwhile supporters.

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Protesters outside Gracie Mansion could be heard chanting that Mamdani had betrayed their trust. “We were with you, we voted for you… you lied to us,” one demonstrator shouted through a megaphone. Videos show residents repeatedly calling out “shame,” insisting they deserve answers about the apparent association.

Mamdani, 34, made history when he became New York City’s youngest mayor and its first Muslim mayor, taking office on January 1 after defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

The 2009 email referring to Nair’s presence at an after‑party for the film Amelia is contextual, not incriminating, and does not connect her or her family to any criminal conduct.