Michael Rapaport Vows 2029 NYC Mayoral Run with 'Street Fight Mentality' Against Zohran Mamdani

Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport, known for his roles in True Romance, Prison Break, and Atypical, has reaffirmed his plan to run for New York City mayor in 2029.

During an appearance on NewsNation on Tuesday, Rapaport slammed incumbent Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him the ‘greatest bull crapper in the history of politicians’.

“I never thought that I would even consider running for mayor of New York City, and I will do it with the best intentions,” Rapaport told host Chris Cuomo. “And I won’t do it the way any other political person has ever done it.”

He emphasized a combative approach, stating:

“The only way to beat this guy is to make it and take it with New York City street fight mentality.”

Rapaport argued that Mamdani cannot be outmaneuvered through conventional political tactics, adding:

“There’s no way to out-nice him. There’s no way to out-slick him. I think that he’s the greatest bull crapper in the history of politicians … and that’s saying a lot.”

He continued, stressing the urgency of the race:

“New York City needs to do something. We need to plan right now because 2029 is around the corner, and, yes, I’m running for mayor of New York City.”

Rapaport vowed to remain in the race unless a more qualified candidate emerges, stating:

“I will only drop out until I feel like there’s somebody who’s more qualified that could actually beat Zohran the moron.”

He described the upcoming election as a ‘dogfight’ that ‘has to be ugly’, asserting:

“There’s no way to out-finesse this guy, out-smile this guy.”

Representatives for Mamdani did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.

Rapaport first announced his mayoral bid in January during an episode of his podcast, I Am Rapaport.

“Let me tell you something, guys, girls, women, children of all ages. 2025 was crazy, and I don’t see it getting any … calmer or cooler in 2026, the way things started,” he said. “That’s why I’m running for mayor.”

He also took to Instagram to share his campaign message, writing:

“Born. Raised. NYC. Nothing’s free. No bulls—t. No fake grins. I’ll own my mistakes, apologize when I screw up, and fight to make this city safe, affordable, and thriving.”