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DAVID MARCUS: Hey politicians, stop co-opting our sports teams. It's un-American

Unlike European soccer clubs tied to political factions, American teams have united fans across ideological lines

By David Marcus Fox News

Published June 21, 2026 10:37am EDT

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Knicks owner jabs Mamdani at city celebration

Knicks owner James Dolan appeared to take a jab at Mayor Zohran Mamdani during the team's championship parade, questioning whether he was a ‘real Knicks fan.’ The remarks came days after the two publicly clashed over championship watch parties.

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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani used the blue and orange of the New York Knicks last year in much of his campaign material, and heading into Tuesday’s primary in Gotham, all of the socialists running seem to be sporting the now NBA Championship Knicks logo for their branding. It's a very troubling trend.

We have seen this phenomenon recently in Los Angeles as well, with GOP mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt rocking campaign gear based on the Dodgers baseball logo. Not only is this not merely playful, not only is it divisive, it's also deeply un-American.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani gives New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson the keys to the city during the Knicks' championship ticker tape parade in New York City on June 18, 2026. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

In Europe and South America, especially in soccer, pro teams often represent political or........

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