A controversial streamer with over 1 million followers declared New York City an Islamic republic during a live broadcast celebrating Egypt's World Cup victory.The streamer, known as Sneako, invoked Mayor Zohran Mamdani's name while chanting 'Allahu Akbar' and urging the city to embrace Islam.Sneako, who previously supported socialist Senator Bernie Sanders and converted to Islam in 2023, faced widespread backlash for his remarks.

Prominent figures like Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones condemned the streamer's comments, with Elon Musk joining the call for deportation.The incident sparked debates about free speech, political extremism, and the role of social media influencers in public discourse.Mamdani's office did not comment on the controversy, but the episode highlights tensions between online activism and traditional governance.