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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Carsen Holaday

Friends actor announces candidacy for NYC mayor after railing against Zohran Mamdani

Actor Michael Rapaport has revealed his plans to run for New York City mayor in 2029 to continue his fight against the newly inaugurated Zohran Mamdani.

Rapaport, who is known for loudly sharing controversial opinions on his podcast and for his short-lived performance as Phoebe Buffay’s boyfriend Gary in four episodes of Friends, launched his future mayoral bid to “take back NYC” in a video shared on X on New Year’s Eve. He told followers, “You got Zohran the moron now, but have no fear, Mayor Rapaport will be here.”

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