Nerdeen Kiswani, a close ally of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a key organizer of the 2024 pro-Hamas protests that turned parts of the city into a circus, decided to share her latest cultural wisdom on X — this time about dogs.
Her take? New York is “coming to Islam,” and while dogs “have a place in society,” they shouldn’t be indoor pets because they are “unclean.” Yes, really. Out of all the issues facing America, she chose to pick a fight with people’s dogs. Bold strategy.
As expected, Americans responded with the same enthusiasm they reserve for anyone who trashes their families, their flag, or their pets. Kiswani seemed genuinely shocked that people didn’t treat her opinion like divine revelation. Turns out, New Yorkers and the rest of the country remembered what nation they live in — and it’s not “Palestine.”
Florida Congressman Randy Fine lit the fuse, and the backlash followed. Kiswani, sticking to the activist playbook, immediately played victim and cried “racism” and “genocide,” conveniently locking down replies so no one could challenge her. Stunning. So brave.
Here’s the thing: in America, we love our dogs. For many of us, they’re more than pets — they’re family. Our K-9 law enforcement and military dogs track criminals and sniff out danger. Service dogs help Americans live with epilepsy, PTSD, and other serious conditions. And millions of ordinary families keep dogs around because they offer loyalty, protection, and unconditional love — qualities that don’t require a protest permit.
Dogs contribute more to this country than any “free Palestine” activist screaming into a phone ever will. They guard homes, save lives, and bring comfort. Kiswani’s rant just reminded people why Americans cherish them even more.
She picked the wrong target. America’s love for dogs is as traditional as baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie. And if she hates those too, well, that only proves the point.
The lesson is simple: you don’t win hearts in this country by insulting what people hold dear — especially their dogs. And as this episode showed, when American culture and activist outrage collide, common sense and wagging tails still come out on top.
