Trump Predicts Mamdani Likely to Win NYC Mayoral Race

President Donald Trump has predicted that Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old democratic socialist and Democratic nominee, is likely to win the upcoming New York City mayoral election, describing Mamdani's lead as a "rebellion" against poor candidates. Trump referred to Mamdani as "my little Communist mayor" and suggested that Mamdani would need to seek federal funding in Washington once elected. He criticized Mamdani's opponents, including former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Eric Adams, and Republican Curtis Sliwa, highlighting their perceived weaknesses and controversies. Trump expressed that even if Cuomo, who is running as an independent, consolidated support from Adams and Sliwa, Mamdani might still prevail due to his strong polling numbers. Various polls show Mamdani with a substantial lead, reflecting voter frustration with traditional politicians and scandals affecting his opponents. Trump framed Mamdani's rise as part of a broader populist backlash, similar to the conditions that propelled Trump himself to the presidency.