NYC First Lady Deletes X Account After Offensive Posts Resurface

Rama Duwaji, wife of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, faces backlash over past use of racial and homophobic slurs on social media.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 9:27pm

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New York City First Lady Rama Duwaji has deleted an account on the social media platform X after past posts surfaced online showing her use of offensive language, including racial and homophobic slurs. The posts, believed to date back to her teenage years and early 20s, have sparked debate over how public figures should be judged for their past social media activity.

Why it matters

As the wife of a high-profile elected official, Duwaji's past social media posts have come under intense scrutiny, raising questions about accountability for offensive language used by public figures, even from years ago.

The details

Screenshots shared online appear to show Duwaji using the N-word as well as other derogatory language targeting LGBTQ individuals. The account in question has since been deactivated, and while it has not been independently verified, it is widely believed by online users to have belonged to Duwaji.

  • The posts began circulating on social media in recent days.

The players

Rama Duwaji

The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has faced backlash over past offensive social media posts.

Zohran Mamdani

The current mayor of New York City, whose wife's past social media activity has come under scrutiny.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges public figures face in being held accountable for their past social media activity, even from years ago, and the ongoing debate over how much individuals should be judged for offensive language used in the past.