Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Pro-Palestinian YouTuber ‘Ms Rachel’ Joins Mamdani’s Inaugural Committee
Ms Rachel, a popular YouTuber who makes videos for children, has been added to the team helping Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City.
Ms Rachel is known for her support of Palestinians and her criticism of Israel.
Some people are upset about her being on the team because they think her views are too political.
Mamdani, who will be the youngest and first Muslim mayor of New York, has also faced criticism for adding other controversial figures to his team.
The inauguration will happen on January 1, 2026.
Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as ‘Ms Rachel’, a children’s video educator on YouTube, has been added to Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural committee.
Ms Rachel is known for her pro-Palestinian views and has been nominated as Antisemite of the Year by StopAntisemitism.
Mamdani, set to become New York’s youngest and first Muslim mayor, will be sworn in on January 1, 2026.
The inclusion of Ms Rachel and other controversial figures has sparked debate and criticism.
Critics argue that Mamdani’s team composition raises questions about their collective perspectives and potential implications.
- Who
- Rachel Griffin Accurso, known as ‘Ms Rachel’, a children’s video educator on YouTube.
- What
- Her addition to New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural committee.
- When
- The inauguration is set for January 1, 2026.
- Where
- New York City.
- Why
- Mamdani plans to celebrate with an inauguration party, and Ms Rachel’s inclusion has sparked attention due to her pro-Palestinian views.
- Name
- Rachel Griffin Accurso
- YouTube Persona
- Ms Rachel
- Role
- Children’s video educator
- Inaugural Committee
- Zohran Mamdani’s
- Controversial Views
- Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel
- Award
- Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year 2023
- Nomination
- Antisemite of the Year by StopAntisemitism
- Inauguration Date
- January 1, 2026