{"id":2629137,"date":"2026-07-13T13:04:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mamdani-to-continue-to-work-with-morris-katz-after-platner-scandal\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:06:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:06:24","slug":"mamdani-to-continue-to-work-with-morris-katz-after-platner-scandal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mamdani-to-continue-to-work-with-morris-katz-after-platner-scandal\/","title":{"rendered":"Mamdani to continue to work with Morris Katz after Platner scandal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmamdani-to-continue-to-work-with-morris-katz-after-platner-scandal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2629137&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to continue working with his adviser Morris katz despite recent scandals involving one of Katz\u2019s clients, Graham Platner. Mamdani has previously collaborated with katz on his triumphant mayoral campaign and a three-part plan focusing on rent freezes, free public transit, and childcare, of which two measures have been implemented. Katz also advised Platner during his Senate run, but Platner withdrew amid sexual assault allegations and controversy over a Nazi-like tattoo. Katz recommended Platner drop out before the situation worsened,expressing disappointment over the scandal. The Democratic Socialists of America criticized Katz\u2019s involvement, emphasizing the need for ethical standards in the movement. despite the scandals, mamdani maintains his partnership with Katz, who has a history of working with various Democratic campaigns.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york-city\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"286\">New York City<\/a> Mayor <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/zohran-mamdani\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11802\">Zohran Mamdani<\/a> said he will continue working with the adviser behind <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/graham-platner\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"22643\">Graham Platner<\/a> despite the slew of scandals facing the former Maine Democratic Senate candidate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Democratic strategist <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4596773\/graham-platner-rise-mamdani-moraff-katz-fan\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4596773\/graham-platner-rise-mamdani-moraff-katz-fan\/\">Morris Katz<\/a> worked on both Platner\u2019s unsuccessful <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"8765\">Senate<\/a> campaign and Mamdani\u2019s successful mayoral bid.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4645748\/annie-andrews-appeals-lindsey-graham-voters-democrat-dreams-flip-south-carolina-seat\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Annie Andrews appeals to Lindsey Graham\u2019s voters as Democrat dreams of flipping South Carolina Senate seat<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4643652\/dsa-democratic-socialist-primary-victories-joe-concha\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Democratic Socialists of America want to \u2018tear the whole\u2019 country down: Joe Concha<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4642175\/democratic-establishment-is-dead-joe-concha-dsa-taking-over-melat-kiros\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Democratic establishment is \u2018dead\u2019: Joe Concha<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI will continue to work with Morris Katz,\u201d Mamdani said on Monday in response to a reporter\u2019s question. \u201cHe remains a top adviser of mine.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katz was one of the people who helped draft the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/nymag.com\/intelligencer\/article\/zohran-mamdani-morris-katz-campaign.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/nymag.com\/intelligencer\/article\/zohran-mamdani-morris-katz-campaign.html\">three-part plan<\/a> that got Mamdani elected last fall. The plan focused on three proposals: a citywide rent freeze for four years, free public transit, and free childcare. Mamdani has so far delivered on two of the three proposals, with the exception of free buses, during his first year in office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key political consultant behind Mamdani\u2019s rise also helped Platner\u2019s campaign, which was eventually beset by numerous sexual assault and rape allegations. The candidate also faced backlash for sporting a chest tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, though he said the tattoo has been covered up since he got it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Platner was forced to drop out of the race against Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/susan-collins\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1302\">Susan Collins<\/a> (R-ME) due to insurmountable scrutiny stemming from his past, though he denied the allegation of sexual assault. Adhering to a deadline on Monday, he suspended his campaign last week after winning the Democratic primary in early June.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mamdani was one of the Democrats who called on Platner to drop out of the race. The mayor never endorsed Platner, though Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bernie-sanders\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"41\">Bernie Sanders<\/a> (I-VT) and other mutual allies of theirs did support him. However, even Sanders felt the up-and-rising Democrat needed to quit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katz advised Platner to drop out of the general election before the controversies could worsen for him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs soon as the team became aware of the rape allegations against Graham Platner we advised he suspend his candidacy, and in the following days worked to wind down the campaign,\u201d he said last Thursday. \u201cLike so many of his supporters, I\u2019m deeply disappointed.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Katz once said that he thought Platner could \u201chelp save the Democratic Party\u201d before the sexual scandal broke. After a previous report came out about Platner\u2019s treatment of women, Katz reportedly threatened a campaign staff member for working with the media on the narrative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amid the political drama, the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-socialists-of-america\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"5861\">Democratic Socialists of America<\/a> called on progressive campaigns to stop working with Katz.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMen like Platner must not represent the American Left, and those like Katz who push such candidates should have no role in our movement,\u201d the left-wing organization said in a letter. \u201cKatz is linked in the mind of the media and political class to NYC-DSA. Our movement must be both ethical and strategic. Katz has not shown an ability to be either.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4643311\/platner-adviser-assures-maine-candidate-will-file-paperwork-withdraw\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4643311\/platner-adviser-assures-maine-candidate-will-file-paperwork-withdraw\/\">PLATNER ADVISER MORRIS KATZ SAYS HE\u2019S \u2018DISAPPOINTED\u2019 AND ASSURES MAINE CANDIDATE WILL FILE PAPERWORK TO WITHDRAW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though Mamdani is a self-described socialist and an active DSA member, he continues to back Katz. The adviser is not a DSA member.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before advising Mamdani and Platner, Katz was known for working on the campaigns of Nebraska independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn in 2024 and Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-fetterman\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1175\">John Fetterman<\/a> (D-PA) in 2022.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mamdani to Keep Working with Adviser Despite Scandals<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2629138,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26188614122583_cdb986.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[82657,54479,56552,82655,82656],"class_list":["post-2629137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-academic-politics","tag-collaboration-2","tag-mamdani","tag-morris-katz","tag-platner-scandal"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26188614122583_cdb986.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2629137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2629137"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2629137\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2629140,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2629137\/revisions\/2629140"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2629138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2629137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2629137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2629137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}