Zohan Mamdani has registered a historic victory in the mayoral elections held in New York City and this victory has created a new stir in American politics. After the election results came out, Mamdani directly challenged current President Donald Trump in his impassioned speech. “Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I would just say to you, ‘Turn it up louder,'” he said in a message to Trump.
Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and came to New York at the age of seven, described himself as Trump’s “biggest fear” and said that the same city that gave Trump height is also challenging him today. “In this political darkness, New York will be a beacon of hope,” Mamdani said. According to available information, after Mamdani’s victory, Donald Trump mysteriously wrote on his social media platform Truth Social – “And show it begins”
Let us tell you that Zohan Mamdani has become the first Muslim and Indian origin mayor of New York City. This victory is also special because there was a Republican inclination in New York City in the 2024 presidential elections, which now seems to be reversed with Mamdani’s landslide victory. Mamdani, whose father is of Indian origin and mother is famous filmmaker Mira Nair, also responded to Trump’s threat that if “communist” Mamdani won, he would stop funding to the city.
It is noteworthy that during this election campaign, Trump had supported Andrew Cuomo, whereas Cuomo himself had earlier been his political opponent. But Mamdani made it clear after his victory that this election was not against just one person or party, but against an old system.
Regarding his identity, Mamdani clearly said, “I am young, I am Muslim, I am a democratic socialist and I will not apologize for it.” Describing this victory as a victory of ideas, he quoted Nehru’s famous words, “Such moments come in history when we move from the old to the new.”
According to available information, Mamdani also made promises to the people of New York in his speech, including universal child care, free and rapid bus service, and stopping fare increases. He said, “The working people of New York have always been told that power will remain only in the hands of the rich and influential. But today you have proved that change is in your hands.”
Attacking Donald Trump, Mamdani also said, “We will rein in corrupt businessmen, because people like Trump have become accustomed to taking advantage of their tenants. We will also take action against the big rich who take advantage of tax breaks.”
According to available information, this victory of Mamdani is the story of a person who started politics without any major support, recognition or money and today has become the new hope for change in the city. Now the entire country is watching to see where this new shift moves next and what it means for New York City.