Sliwa Slams ABC: Demands Equal Airtime After Mamdani Town Hall Controversy

Guardian Angels founder and fiery conservative radio host Curtis Sliwa is not holding back, launching a scathing attack on ABC News and demanding an immediate, equivalent town hall event after the network afforded a prominent platform to socialist Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. Sliwa, a former GOP mayoral candidate, alleges blatant political favoritism and a disturbing lack of balanced coverage from the media giant, insisting that if ABC is willing to amplify Mamdani's views, they must also provide equal time for dissenting voices.

The controversy ignited after ABC News hosted a town hall featuring Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist representing Astoria, Queens.

Mamdani, known for his progressive stances on economic and social issues, including controversial views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, was given an open forum, a decision that has enraged Sliwa and his supporters. Sliwa argues that this move by ABC is not merely a journalistic choice but a deliberate act of political endorsement, granting an unchallenged platform to an ideology he vehemently opposes.

“ABC News has shown its true colors, openly embracing a socialist agenda by giving Zohran Mamdani a prime-time platform without a single challenging voice,” Sliwa declared in a fiery statement.

“Where is the balance? Where is the journalistic integrity? If they can roll out the red carpet for someone who champions policies that undermine our city and country, then they must extend the same courtesy to those who offer a counter-narrative, to those who actually represent the forgotten working-class New Yorkers!”

Sliwa’s demand for 'equal time' is more than just a request; it's a challenge, calling on ABC News to demonstrate genuine impartiality.

He insists on a town hall event of identical format, duration, and prominence, allowing him to present his conservative viewpoints and dissect Mamdani's policies, particularly those he views as detrimental to New York City’s future. He specifically points to Mamdani's positions on issues ranging from public safety and housing to economic development, arguing that they often clash directly with the interests of everyday New Yorkers.

The veteran activist and radio personality is now mobilizing his base, urging New Yorkers to join him in pressing ABC News for accountability.

Sliwa's campaign is set to become a focal point in the ongoing debate about media bias and the perceived lack of diverse political representation in mainstream news outlets. As the battle for airtime heats up, all eyes are now on ABC News to see how they will respond to Sliwa's unwavering demand for an equitable stage.