Zohran Mamdani Defeats Cuomo in NYC Primary

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist assemblyman, scored an upset victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. Former President Donald Trump responded by calling Mamdani a '100% Communist Lunatic,' mocking his appearance and intelligence, and warning that his win signals a radical shift in the Democratic Party. Trump also criticized Mamdani's progressive supporters, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and accused Democrats of embracing extremism. Despite Trump's claims, Mamdani identifies as a democratic socialist and is primarily backed by progressive activists. The final results of the mayoral race are pending, with speculation that Cuomo may run as a third-party candidate. Mamdani's platform focuses on affordability and expanded social services, energizing progressive voters and sparking debate about the future direction of city politics.