Zohran Mamdani’s Popularity with American Jews Compared to Netanyahu—Poll
Summary
A recent AP-NORC poll shows New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is viewed more positively by American Jews than Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The poll also reveals shifting opinions among Jewish Democrats, with more supporting Palestinians and feeling the U.S. is too supportive of Israel.Key Facts
- Mamdani has a 44% favorability rating and 39% unfavorable among Jewish adults; Netanyahu has 32% favorability and 59% unfavorable.
- Mamdani’s net favorability is +5%, Netanyahu’s is -27%.
- 38% of Jewish respondents think the U.S. supports Israel too much; 24% say it supports Palestinians too much.
- 30% of Jewish adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians; 49% say it has not; 21% don’t know enough.
- 59% of Jewish adults identify as Democrats, 27% as Republicans, and 14% as independents or don’t lean.
- Among Jewish Democrats, 51% feel the U.S. supports Israel too much, and 62% say the U.S. is not supportive enough of Palestinians.
- 40% of Jewish adults approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of Israel; 58% disapprove.
- Mamdani has faced scrutiny for his views on Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but has condemned antisemitism and promises to protect Jewish communities in NYC.
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