[Do not dub me shapka broham]

He's one of the political officials who's come out in support of the protest.

So far, the only congressman from New York City to do so, to the best of my knowledge.

[nuconvert]

btw - Ed Towns is not just a supporter of the protest, he's a supporter of MEK. They have contributed thousands to his campaign. They have also contributed to Gary Ackerman's campaign.
So, how does a terrorist group whose assets have been frozen continue to contribute? One answer: they hide their identity by changing their name.