Actor and podcast host Michael Rapaport, known for his roles in "Deep Blue Sea," and as Phoebe's cop boyfriend on "Friends," announced on New Year's Day that he will run for New York City mayor in 2029. On Instagram, he shared his campaign goals, saying, "I will do my best to make New York City affordable, but you will be getting nothing for free," according to CBS News New York. Rapaport has criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his socialist policies, comparing him to historical figures like Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong.
Michael Rapaport announced his bid for New York City mayor in 2029, criticizing current Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s leadership by saying, "We have a shit stain at the helm right now in New York City" and "Zohran the Zero, Zohran the Ziophobe, he is going to supersede all our fears and expectations," as reported by Hollywood Reporter. Rapaport’s comments come after Mamdani’s victory, which was fueled by anti-Trump sentiment and progressive policies like a city-wide rent freeze, free fast buses, and city-run supermarkets.
On his podcast and Instagram, Rapaport stated, "I, Michael Rapaport, am running for Mayor of New York City — 2029. Born. Raised. NYC. Nothing’s free. No bullshit. No fake grins. I’ll own my mistakes, apologize when I screw up, and fight to make this city safe, affordable, and thriving. You got Zoron the Moron now…Mayor Rapaport is coming. How do you like apples? 🍎🗽" He has not yet released a detailed platform, but his campaign signals opposition to what he calls Mamdani’s socialist-leaning policies and a direct challenge to the incumbent’s agenda.
