Michael Rapaport is turning his Traitors US Season 4 fame into a full-blown political firestorm! Just days after the show’s explosive premiere on January 8, 2026, the actor-comedian fired back at a scathing New York Magazine review calling him an “alienating” chaos agent on the Peacock reality hit.

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In a viral X post on January 10, Rapaport declared: “When I become Mayor Of NYC I will ruin this ZioPhobic magazine.”

The jab escalates his ongoing feud with critics and ties directly into his announced 2029 mayoral bid against current NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (sworn in January 1, 2026).

Rapaport, a lifelong New Yorker, launched his campaign rhetoric in late December 2025 and early January 2026 via Instagram videos and his “I Am Rapaport” podcast. He positions himself as a no-nonsense alternative, promising: “Born.

Raised. NYC. Nothing’s free. No bulls—. No fake grins. I’ll own my mistakes, apologize when I screw up, and fight to make this city safe, affordable, and thriving.”

Key pledges include rejecting “free” everything (a swipe at Mamdani’s progressive policies), emphasizing accountability, and prioritizing public safety—often framing his run as a battle against what he calls Mamdani’s “Ziophobe” leadership and “evil” socialist agenda.

Rapaport has repeatedly dubbed the mayor “Zohran the Moron,” “Zoron the Ziophobe,” and a “shit stain at the helm,” urging early preparation and even soliciting resumes for his team.

The announcement, amplified amid Traitors buzz (where his loud “best looking, smartest, dopest Faithful” rant went mega-viral), has sparked divided reactions: Supporters praise his “backbone,” while critics slam it as inflammatory or unserious. Media outlets like USA Today, EW, and The Hollywood Reporter highlight the personal nature of the feud, rooted in Mamdani’s criticisms of Israel.

In contrast, fellow Traitors contestant Mark Ballas (the Dancing with the Stars pro) keeps things low-key as a Faithful—dodging shortlists, forging quiet alliances, and avoiding spotlight drama with his genuine charm.

With Traitors episodes dropping Thursdays on Peacock and Rapaport’s 2029 ambitions heating up, NYC politics just got a lot louder. Is this a serious run or peak celebrity chaos? Share your take! 🗽🔥🗣️ (Word count: 348)