Condemned
“Guess it’s easier to name a communist to a position that doesn’t require confirmation.”
Yeger criticized Weaver’s appointment and characterized her as a communist.
- Speaker
- Kalman Yeger
- Capacity
- New York state legislator
- Observed
- September 5, 2026
- Published here
- September 5, 2026
- Targets
- Cea Weaver, Zohran Mamdani
- Classification rationale
- The statement plainly opposes the appointment, though its ideological label is Yeger’s characterization.
Surrounding material
Full context
Before the quotation
Yeger responded to reports about Weaver’s posts and a prior failed appointment requiring confirmation.
After the quotation
The remark was cited in criticism of Mamdani’s early housing choices.
Evidence
Complete source record
Mamdani’s new tenant advocate wants to seize private property (opens in a new tab) · The Washington PostEditorial
Institutional editorial reproducing the disputed sentence and condemning Weaver’s views and appointment.
Michelle Tandler’s deep dive into Cea Weaver’s deleted posts (opens in a new tab)Article and embedded posts
Compilation of screenshots and public reactions, including Kalman Yeger’s criticism.