Mamdani-backed DSA challenger in NY House race branded Biden ‘rapist’ and ‘war criminal’

A far-left congressional candidate in New York — who just won the endorsement of the city’s mayor, Zahran Mamdani — has called former President Joe Biden a “rapist” and “war criminal,” a report says.

Darialisa Avila Chevalier has a history of attacking fellow Democrats on social media Reported for the first time By POLITICO Mamdani on Thursday night shockingly endorsed her bid to unseat five-term incumbent House Rep. Adriano Espaillat.

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Darialisa Avila Chevalier is running for Congress. X / @DarializaforNY
New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani speaks at a press conference on May 28, 2026. Sarah Yenisel/EPA/Shutterstock

“Y’all are really sitting here talking about how you voted for one rapist over the other rapist,” she posted, referring to sexual misconduct accusations against both Biden and Donald Trump, according to the report.

Later that year, Avila Chevalier attacked Biden again: “I’ve voted in every election since I turned 18, but you’re out of your mind if you think I’m voting for a war criminal.

Former President Joe Biden speaks in Las Vegas on July 16, 2024. Getty Images

“This country is disgraceful,” she added.

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