Michael Rapaport announced his intention to run for mayor of New York City
9 january 2026 в 23:50
Michael Rapaport is currently participating in the fourth season of the show «The Traitors», - and fans may recognize him from various projects! From television to film and news, Rapaport has also become known in politics, announcing his intention to run for mayor of New York City in the future, positioning himself as a hawk against Zohran Mandani.
Hollywood Life has gathered five facts about Rapaport below.
As mentioned, Rapaport has appeared in numerous films and television projects. On the big screen, the New York native has acted in films such as «Zebra», - «True Romance», - «Metro», - «Cop Land», - «Deep Blue Sea», - and «Heat».
On television, Rapaport has appeared in shows like «The War at Home», - «Boston Public», - «Prison Break», - «Friends», - and «My Name Is Earl».
The actor is also known as a comedian and podcast host.
Rapaport married his current wife, Kebe Dunn, in 2016. He was previously married to Nichole Beattie from 2000 to 2007.
In 2018, Rapaport was fired from his position at Barstool Sports for insulting the platform’s fans, known as «Stoolies». Barstool founder Dave Portnoy told TMZ that Rapaport’s comment «became the final straw» that led to his dismissal.
«For me, it was very personal. It was very real», - Portnoy said at the time, adding, «I have no serious grudges against him. Just, if you’re going to insult our entire fan base and the people who love Barstool, it doesn’t make sense for those same people to be paying your bills and supporting your podcast… it just doesn’t make sense».
Over the years, Rapaport has appeared as a commentator on Fox Sports.
As a vocal critic of newly elected New York Mayor Mandani, Rapaport announced his intention to run for the position in 2029.
«My name is Michael Rapaport, also known as Mayor Rapaport. Mr. Mayor Rapaport», - he said in a social media video in January 2026. «Let me tell you, guys, girls, women, children of all ages. 2025 was crazy, and I don’t see 2026 getting… calmer or cooler, with how everything started. That’s why I’m going to run for mayor [in the future]».
Claiming that Mandani will «surpass our wildest fears and expectations», - Rapaport referred to the mayor as «Zohran Zero, Zohran the Zio-phobe».
«Born. Raised. New York. Nothing is free. … No fake smiles», - Rapaport wrote alongside his online clip. «I acknowledge my mistakes, apologize when I’m wrong, and will fight to make this city safe, affordable, and thriving. You currently have Zoron [sic] Fool… Mayor Rapaport is coming»
Hollywood Life has gathered five facts about Rapaport below.
As mentioned, Rapaport has appeared in numerous films and television projects. On the big screen, the New York native has acted in films such as «Zebra», - «True Romance», - «Metro», - «Cop Land», - «Deep Blue Sea», - and «Heat».
On television, Rapaport has appeared in shows like «The War at Home», - «Boston Public», - «Prison Break», - «Friends», - and «My Name Is Earl».
The actor is also known as a comedian and podcast host.
Rapaport married his current wife, Kebe Dunn, in 2016. He was previously married to Nichole Beattie from 2000 to 2007.
In 2018, Rapaport was fired from his position at Barstool Sports for insulting the platform’s fans, known as «Stoolies». Barstool founder Dave Portnoy told TMZ that Rapaport’s comment «became the final straw» that led to his dismissal.
«For me, it was very personal. It was very real», - Portnoy said at the time, adding, «I have no serious grudges against him. Just, if you’re going to insult our entire fan base and the people who love Barstool, it doesn’t make sense for those same people to be paying your bills and supporting your podcast… it just doesn’t make sense».
Over the years, Rapaport has appeared as a commentator on Fox Sports.
As a vocal critic of newly elected New York Mayor Mandani, Rapaport announced his intention to run for the position in 2029.
«My name is Michael Rapaport, also known as Mayor Rapaport. Mr. Mayor Rapaport», - he said in a social media video in January 2026. «Let me tell you, guys, girls, women, children of all ages. 2025 was crazy, and I don’t see 2026 getting… calmer or cooler, with how everything started. That’s why I’m going to run for mayor [in the future]».
Claiming that Mandani will «surpass our wildest fears and expectations», - Rapaport referred to the mayor as «Zohran Zero, Zohran the Zio-phobe».
«Born. Raised. New York. Nothing is free. … No fake smiles», - Rapaport wrote alongside his online clip. «I acknowledge my mistakes, apologize when I’m wrong, and will fight to make this city safe, affordable, and thriving. You currently have Zoron [sic] Fool… Mayor Rapaport is coming»
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