Ted Cruz (R-ecess): The people funding these rioters are funding Zohran Mamdani.

The claim asserts a direct financial link between those funding rioters and Zohran Mamdani, implying shared funding sources or coordinated support. However, available information shows that Zohran Mamdani won his political position through a grassroots campaign involving a large volunteer base and community organizing, not through funding from groups associated with riots.buzzfeed.combuzzfeed.comPeople Can't Stop Laughing At Ted Cruz's Meltdown Over Zohran Mamdani Winning In...foxnews.comfoxnews.comCruz moves to penalize groups funding antisemitic, anti-ICE riots

Ted Cruz has made separate statements about penalizing groups funding violent riots and antisemitic protests, but these statements do not provide evidence connecting such groups to Mamdani's campaign or funding.cruz.senate.govcruz.senate.govSen. Cruz Introduces Bill Targeting NGOs and Adversaries Funding Violent Riotsnytimes.comnytimes.comA Look at Zohran Mamdani’s Stances on Key Issues Media coverage of Mamdani focuses on his policy positions and campaign efforts rather than any ties to rioters or their funders. The claim appears to be a politically charged accusation lacking substantiation and conflates unrelated issues.

No credible sources corroborate the alleged financial connection, and the claim likely stems from partisan rhetoric rather than verified facts.