Zohran Mamdani: “I believe that Puerto Ricans should make that choice. I…”

“Okay. I love that you actually said that Puerto Rico has been denied independence for far too long. Your words. Do you believe that Puerto Rico should be independent? I believe that Puerto Ricans should make that choice. I believe that they have the right to self determination and that we should, like, let them make their decision. Cool. Do you want to see AOC run for president? Staying on the Puerto Rican line? Yes, I do. Oo, okay. What rapper does Dead or alive?” (22:22–22:29)

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