Rep. Mamdani Declares War on Gravity After Brooklyn Bench Press Struggle
BROOKLYN, NY — State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D-Queens) is facing his toughest opponent yet: the barbell.
At a community event billed as “Politics Meets Powerlifting,” Mamdani attempted to bench press a modest load in front of constituents. Unfortunately, gravity—a staunchly bipartisan force—had other plans.
Eyewitnesses say Mamdani lowered the bar, paused dramatically, and then remained in that exact position for the next 45 seconds, trembling like a campaign promise under scrutiny. A spotter eventually intervened, rescuing both Mamdani and the dignity of Queens County.
Critics immediately pounced. Local Republicans accused him of being “soft on iron,” while progressives argued the weight represented “hegemonic resistance to social housing.”
Mamdani’s office later released a statement claiming his “true PR (personal record) is lifting up working families, not barbells,” though sources confirm his interns have quietly signed him up for Planet Fitness.
