Lattina Brown is a New York political commentator and community activist. She hosts interviews and publishes commentary on city politics and public affairs.
Case
Laura Loomer claimed an FBI source said Zohran Mamdani was denied a security clearance over possible terrorist contacts. Mamdani later announced he had his clearance, and Loomer repeated her allegations. What does the public record establish?
Role at the time: New York political commentator and activist, posting in a personal capacity
Response to this claim
The FBI denied Zohran Mamdani a security clearance because of possible direct communication with terrorist organizations and would not grant him one.
“I already knew this about Mamdani. I called it for a year now.”
Brown accepts the allegation in the post she quotes and argues for treating Mamdani as a terrorist threat. This supports Loomer's characterization rather than independently confirming an FBI decision.
Statement dates: July 21, 2026
Statement dates: July 21, 2026
