Zohran Mamdani’s refusal to condemn the slogan “Globalize the Intifada” has reignited a fierce legal and political storm in New York. Critics claim his defense of the phrase ties him to extremist rhetoric linked to past violent uprisings, raising questions about his oath of allegiance and possible misrepresentation during naturalization. While the Department of Justice has not announced an investigation, the controversy underscores the thin line between protected political speech and expressions that could be construed as ideological support for violence. As Mamdani positions himself as the progressive face of New York politics, his words now serve as evidence in a broader debate over citizenship, loyalty, and the constitutional limits of dissent.

Over the past ten years, independent journalist and commentator Tim Pool has faced an escalating series of threats — from coordinated online harassment to live swatting raids, death threats, and even a 2022 burglary that left a bullet lodged in his kitchen wall. Drawing from verified reports and Pool’s own documentation, this investigation traces the timeline of these incidents, the limited law-enforcement responses, and what they reveal about the dangers faced by outspoken media figures in today’s polarized climate.