Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary Amid Trump Criticism

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist of Indian American descent, won the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and could become the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor. President Donald Trump has strongly criticized Mamdani, labeling him a "communist" and warning that if Mamdani wins the general election and "doesn't behave," New York City could lose federal funding. Trump described Mamdani's campaign promise to open government-run grocery stores as a negative, stating that New Yorkers would be "crazy" to elect him. Mamdani has rejected the communist label and expects more personal attacks from Trump, emphasizing that the president is trying to distract from his campaign's goals. The final results of the primary will be announced soon, and Mamdani will face Mayor Eric Adams, running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the general election. Mamdani's victory has sparked significant attention and debate about the future direction of the Democratic Party and New York City politics.