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Such an ironic juxtaposition suggests that Mandami’s denunciation of Israel as a colonial state neglects the colonial and settler characteristics embedded in his family’s history. His family’s migration and success in Africa and the U.S. exemplify the contradictions inherent in critiquing others’ states of origin while benefiting from the privileges of immigrant success.

Privilege Amidst Democratic Rhetoric

Most notably, Mandami’s background epitomizes privilege—his family members are successful professionals and entrepreneurs, and he attended prestigious schools. His platform criticizing wealth and privilege appears disconnected from his own life experience, suggesting a disconnect between his rhetoric and reality.