Fact check: Zohran Mamdani currently holds the lowest approval rating among recent New York mayors at this point in their term.

Verdict: false — Trust Score 25/100

The post falsely claims that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani currently holds the lowest approval rating and the highest unfavorable rating of any recent New York mayor at this point in their term. Recent polls from April and June 2026 indicate that Mayor Mamdani has a positive approval rating, with figures ranging from 43% to 58% approval and 26% to 30% disapproval, which are comparable to or better than some previous mayors at similar stages in their terms. refuted by 9 sources.

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Platform: THREADS Author: @aussiepulsenews --- Caption/Description --- Scumbag Zohran Mamdani now holds the lowest approval rating and the highest unfavorable rating of any recent New York mayor at this point in their term. --- Carousel/Slides (2 items) --- Slide 1 (image): Slide 2 (image): Text: BURGER KING JAGGER HOTEL THE SQUARE SOURCE PLATFORM: unclear ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: THREADS Author: @aussiepulsenews --- Caption/Description --- Scumbag Zohran Mamdani now holds the lowest approval rating and the highest unfavorable rating of any recent New York mayor at this point in their term. --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Zohran Mamdani currently holds the lowest approval rating among recent New York mayors at this point in their term. 2. Zohran Mamdani currently holds the highest unfavorable rating among recent New York mayors at this point in their term. --- Verification Focus --- Zohran Mamdani approval rating recent New York mayors Zohran Mamdani unfavorable rating recent New York mayors New York mayor approval ratings comparison

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  1. false: Zohran Mamdani currently holds the lowest approval rating among recent New York mayors at this point in their term.
    Zohran Mamdani became Mayor of New York City on January 1, 2026. As of July 2026, several polls indicate he has a positive approval rating. An Emerson College Polling/PIX11 survey from April 9, 2026, found Mayor Mamdani with a 43% job approval rating and 27% disapproval 100 days into his term. A Marist Poll from April 8, 2026, reported 48% approval and 30% disapproval. A Siena University poll in late June 2026 found his favorability at 58% approval and 26% disapproval among city voters. These fi
  2. false: Zohran Mamdani currently holds the highest unfavorable rating among recent New York mayors at this point in their term.
    Mayor Zohran Mamdani's unfavorable ratings in recent polls do not indicate he holds the highest unfavorable rating among recent New York mayors. An April 9, 2026, Emerson College Polling/PIX11 survey showed a 27% disapproval rating for Mamdani. A Marist Poll from April 8, 2026, reported 30% disapproval. A Siena University poll in late June 2026 found a 26% disapproval rating. These figures are not the highest compared to previous mayors. For instance, a Quinnipiac University poll from October 29

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