The New York Post drew widespread mockery after publishing a story accusing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of "violating dress code rules" when he jumped into the Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem wearing his signature suit, socks, and dress shoes instead of changing into swimwear as he joined residents cooling off.
The publication posted an article to X titled "Zohran Mamdani jumps into NYC pool to kick off summer tradition - while violating dress code rules" complete with photos of Mamdani jumping into the pool.
You can see it below.
New York Post
The Post even shared a video of the moment.
The Post's article notes that "Hizzoner joined dozens of young kids at Thomas Jefferson Pool for the plunge and broke the rules in the process, which requires all swimmers to wear bathing suits in the water." It adds that "Mamdani even kept his black socks on as he made his half-hearted cannonball."
It continues:
"All swimmers are required to wear bathing suits in Big Apple public pools, and males need to have mesh lining in their trunks — unless they prefer Speedos, which are also allowed. The rules are to maintain healthy chemical levels in the pools, according to the Parks Department."
As if thinking Mamdani confirming he would jump into a pool to mark the official start of the New York City public pool system's summer season is a bad thing, the Post also noted:
"The socialist mayor had committed to the leap after being pressed by Katie Honan of The City Reporter, who asked if he would resume the obscure practice of mayors jumping into pools on opening day."
"Mayor Michael Bloomberg was the last to get wet, with Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams tapping out on the tradition. “I’m gonna be honest, I may do it. I may commit to it,” Mamdani said in March, though he only officially confirmed his daring leap this week."
Their attempt to smear Mamdani backfired spectacularly.
It's just not right-wing media's day.
We wonder just how much the Post would flip out the day Mamdani decides to go out in a tan suit.
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