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News in English (USA) / 31.10.2025 / 03:00

British Newspaper Duped by Impersonator of Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio

In a bizarre case of mistaken identity, a British newspaper mistakenly interviewed a Long Island wine importer named Bill DeBlasio, thinking he was the former New York City mayor. This incident escalated when the impersonator provided fabricated quotes criticizing political figure Zohran Mamdani. The Times of London has since issued an apology for the error, clarifying that the real Bill de Blasio condemned the false statements attributed to him and expressed his disbelief over the situation. The mix-up has sparked discussions about identity and media responsibility, with both DeBlasios humorously engaging in the fallout of this gaffe.
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