Trump says NYC could turn ‘communistic’ if Mamdani wins mayoral race

US President Donald Trump on Friday called New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani “a communist,” and said the Big Apple will become “a communist city” if he is elected mayor in November.

“I can’t believe that’s happening,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “That’s a terrible thing for our country, by the way.”

Trump’s remarks came three days after Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, secured a stunning victory over former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the first round of the city’s Democratic mayoral primary. With 90 per cent of ballots counted, he secured 43.5 per cent of the vote, effectively clinching the win.

A day after the primary results were announced, Trump launched a series of scathing online posts targeting Mamdani, calling him a “100% Communist Lunatic” and ridiculing his appearance and intellect. He also took aim at progressive leaders backing Mamdani, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Chuck Schumer.

“It’s finally happened—the Democrats have crossed the line,” Trump wrote. “Zohran Mamdani, a 100 per cent Communist Lunatic, just won the Dem Primary and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We’ve had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous.”

Mocking Mamdani’s voice and appearance, Trump added, “He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart,” and accused prominent Democrats of enabling him. “He’s got AOC+3—Dummies ALL—backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him. Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country!”

Mamdani is known for his outspoken views on foreign policy, particularly his strong pro-Palestinian stance, which has drawn sharp criticism from pro-Israel groups. He has previously stated that if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits New York City, he would seek his arrest, citing the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants issued in November 2024.

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