Zohran Mamdani

In a major political upheaval, 34-year-old Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City.

Billionaire Elon Musk slammed New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani in a recent interview, calling him a charismatic swindler whose socialist agenda would devastate the city’s economy.

Virginia candidate Abigail Spanberger accused NYC hopeful Zohran Mamdani of misleading voters with unattainable policy promises.

President Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor and threatened to cut federal funds if Mamdani wins, escalating the stakes.

Elon Musk labeled Zohran Mamdani a “charismatic swindler” and warned that his socialist‑style agenda would trigger a “catastrophic decline.”

Pro-Palestinian activist Linda Sarsour declared she will “hold Zohran accountable” if New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani wins the election.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries rejected the idea that Zohran  Mamdani represents the future of the Democratic Party.

“Saturday Night Live” (SNL) aired a cold‑open parody on November 2, 2025, spoofing the New York City mayoral race.

Former President Barack Obama personally called New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani just days ahead of the November 4 election.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani attempted to clarify on Monday details about an emotional anecdote that drew national scrutiny, saying his comments about Islamophobia referred to a relative he described as his late cousin.