Guy Benson Show BENSON BYTE: Karol Markowicz Discusses Mamdani's Wife's 'Awful' Social Media Scandal
Mar 16, 2026
Karol Markowicz, New York Post and Fox News columnist and co-author of Stolen Youth, offers sharp cultural and political commentary. She reacts to controversial Instagram likes tied to the October 7th attacks and debates whether a mayoral spouse is a public figure. She also critiques local policies on taxes, rent and public safety, and weighs in on celebrity activism and international news.
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Mayor's Wife Functions As A Public Figure
- Karol Markowicz argues the mayor's wife is not a private citizen because she lives in Gracie Mansion and publicly participates in mayoral events.
- She points out New Yorkers fund her lifestyle and she hosts at Gracie Mansion, making her a public figure whose likes matter.
Social Media Likes Reflect Broader Political Sympathies
- Markowicz connects the wife's Instagram likes supporting October 7th skepticism to broader concerns about city leadership's views.
- She says Mamdani likely shares similar opinions and that differing social media habits don't equal divergent beliefs.
Public Dismissal Of Assault Harms Victim Trust
- She argues the mayor's wife's comments about the NYT and mass rape on October 7th undermine victims' trust in local justice.
- Markowicz says sex assault survivors in NYC could feel unsupported if public figures dismiss such reports.
