"I'm an Indian, Ugandan, New Yorker," said Zohran Mamdani, but turns out he had something else written in his Columbia University application. The 33-year-old has been making headlines for his electrifying campaign, and it has won over people across age groups. President Trump is not very impressed with the campaigner. He thinks Mamdani, who is also the front-runner in the New York mayoral elections, will completely crush New York City’. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a briefing said Mamdani ‘pedals anti-semitism, praises pro-Hamas groups, wants Israel abolished and believes wealthy Americans should not exist’.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A Black woman asked Zohran Mamdani if he identifies as Black or African American and Mamdani replied he would never do that. Turns out he would and did. Circumventing “bourgeois truth” is always justified in the service of socialist revolution. <a href="https://t.co/W7K0xdDn5p">pic.twitter.com/W7K0xdDn5p</a>&mdash; Rob Henderson (@robkhenderson) <a href="https://twitter.com/robkhenderson/status/1940988511026663902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Coming back to his college application, reports suggest Mamdani ticked ‘Asian’ with that he also checked ‘Black or African American’. What led to the confusion was a video of his on social media where he was seen saying, “I'm an Indian, Ugandan, New Yorker.” The lady recording the video also enquired, “Would you claim the African-American status like Elon Musk?” to which he clearly denied, stating it would be misleading. He added, “I am a proud Ugandan.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-biggest-heist-robbery-here-s-how-zohran-mamdani-attempted-to-stop-trump-s-big-beautiful-bill-from-being-passed-by-us-house-1751591816388">'Biggest heist, robbery': Here's how Zohran Mamdani attempted to stop Trump's 'big beautiful bill' from being passed by US House</a>&nbsp;His ethnicity has led to a lot curiosity in the past and Trump has also made remarks on the same. During the interaction with the media, when asked if Trump wants Mamdani, the mayoral candidate deported as per his recent calls. Leavitt responded, "I haven't heard him say that. I haven't heard him call for that. But certainly he does not want this individual to be elected. I was just speaking to him about it and (Mamdani's) radical policies that will completely crush New York City, which is obviously a city that the president holds near and dear to his heart.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Mamdani’s campaign has won hearts and when he said he would make New York affordable, it took social media by storm. While speaking to news outlet NBC, had said, "I don't think that we should have billionaires because, frankly, it is so much money in a moment of such inequality.” In his campaigns, he had mentioned making the city affordable by taxing the rich.

"I'm an Indian, Ugandan, New Yorker," said Zohran Mamdani, but turns out he had something else written in his Columbia University application. 

"I'm an Indian, Ugandan, New Yorker," said Zohran Mamdani, but turns out he had something else written in his Columbia University application. The 33-year-old has been making headlines for his electrifying campaign, and it has won over people across age groups. President Trump is not very impressed with the campaigner. He thinks Mamdani, who is also the front-runner in the New York mayoral elections, will completely crush New York City’. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a briefing said Mamdani ‘pedals anti-semitism, praises pro-Hamas groups, wants Israel abolished and believes wealthy Americans should not exist’.

"I'm an Indian, Ugandan, New Yorker," said Zohran Mamdani, but turns out he had something else written in his Columbia University application.&nbsp;

Zohran Mamdani identified as 'Asian and Black' in Columbia application, now says African-American would be 'misleading'

US President Donald Trump has views about the Democratic Party candidate, Zohran Mamdani, who is also the front-runner in New York mayoral elections, and thinks the latter ‘will completely crush New York City’. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt&nbsp;in a briefing said Mamdani ‘pedals anti-semitism, praises pro-Hamas groups, wants Israel abolished and believes wealthy Americans should not exist’.&nbsp;&nbsp;During the interaction with the media, when asked if Trump wants the 33-year-old mayoral candidate deported as per his recent calls. Leavitt&nbsp;responded, "I haven't heard him say that. I haven't heard him call for that. But certainly he does not want this individual to be elected. I was just speaking to him about it and [Mamdani's] radical policies that will completely crush New York City, which is obviously a city that the president holds near and dear to his heart.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-jerome-you-are-as-usual-too-late-trump-s-message-to-fed-chair-powell-1751304618487">'Jerome, you are as usual too late...': Trump's message to Fed chair Powell</a>&nbsp;She continued, "Look, the president is always willing to work with everyone. He's working with Democrats across the country, Democrat governors. And he said he'll work with people on the far left. He works with Republicans. He works with people in the middle. He wants to do what's right for America," Leavitt said.&nbsp;Mamdani, while speaking to news outlet NBC, had said, "I don't think that we should have billionaires because, frankly, it is so much money in a moment of such inequality.” In his campaigns, he had mentioned making the city affordable by taxing the rich.&nbsp;"But surely someone who holds these values and is quite literally a communist and condemns every value that makes this country great: common sense, law and order, low taxes, working hard, and earning your keep in this country. He's against all of that. And I think the president would find it difficult to work with someone like that, if he is elected. I'm sure you'll hear more from the president on that, but we'll have to see. Hopefully, the voters of New York City choose wisely,” Leavitt said when asked if Trump is willing to work with Mamdani if elected as the mayor of New York.

US President Donald Trump has views about the Democratic Party candidate, Zohran Mamdani, who is also the front-runner in New York mayoral elections, and thinks the latter ‘will completely crush New York City’.

US President Donald Trump has views about the Democratic Party candidate, Zohran Mamdani, who is also the front-runner in New York mayoral elections, and thinks the latter ‘will completely crush New York City’. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a briefing said Mamdani ‘pedals anti-semitism, praises pro-Hamas groups, wants Israel abolished and believes wealthy Americans should not exist’. During the interaction with the media, when asked if Trump wants the 33-year-old mayoral candidate deported as per his recent calls. Leavitt responded, "I haven't heard him say that. I haven't heard him call for that. But certainly he does not want this individual to be elected. I was just speaking to him about it and [Mamdani's] radical policies that will completely crush New York City, which is obviously a city that the president holds near and dear to his heart.” Also read: 'Jerome, you are as usual too late...': Trump's message to Fed chair Powell She continued, "Look, the president is always willing to work with everyone. He's working with Democrats across the country, Democrat governors. And he said he'll work with people on the far left. He works with Republicans. He works with people in the middle. He wants to do what's right for America," Leavitt said. Mamdani, while speaking to news outlet NBC, had said, "I don't think that we should have billionaires because, frankly, it is so much money in a moment of such inequality.” In his campaigns, he had mentioned making the city affordable by taxing the rich. "But surely someone who holds these values and is quite literally a communist and condemns every value that makes this country great: common sense, law and order, low taxes, working hard, and earning your keep in this country. He's against all of that. And I think the president would find it difficult to work with someone like that, if he is elected. I'm sure you'll hear more from the president on that, but we'll have to see. Hopefully, the voters of New York City choose wisely,” Leavitt said when asked if Trump is willing to work with Mamdani if elected as the mayor of New York.

US President Donald Trump has views about the Democratic Party candidate, Zohran Mamdani, who is also the front-runner in New York mayoral elections, and thinks the latter ‘will completely crush New York City’.

Trump thinks Zohran Mamdani 'will completely crush New York City', here's why

Former governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, as he had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.The vote takes place after four years following the resignation of the 67-year-old Andrew Cuomo as governor after his alleged involvement in a sexual harassment scandal. Cuomo’s concession came as a ranked-choice count will decide the race’s outcome after neither Democrat got a clear majority in the vote. Mamdani began to pull ahead with over an estimated 80 per cent of ballots counted.In a speech to supporters, Cuomo said, "Mamdani 'won' and we are going to take a look and make some decisions." Tonight is his night,” Cuomo said, Associated Press reported.A ranked-choice voting system is being used in New York City, and if no candidate reaches 50 per cent of the vote, the board will tally the second-choice candidates of the people. Mamdani is expected to benefit more than Cuomo from the count as he cross-endorsed with Lander last week, according to a report in the Guardian.<h3>Who is Zohran Mamdani?</h3>Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, he became an American citizen in 2018. Zohran worked as a foreclosure prevention housing counsellor before representing the 36th Assembly District and its neighbourhoods of Astoria, Ditmars-Steinway, and Astoria Heights. While working as a counsellor, he used to assist low-income homeowners of color across Queens fight off eviction and live in their homes; as a result, this job led him to run for office, as per his profile report on the government website of the New York Assembly.After spending countless days negotiating with banks that prioritised profits over people, Zohran came to recognise that the housing crisis, one that existed long before the pandemic, was not a natural occurrence but the result of deliberate choices. These choices stemmed from decades of pro-corporate policies implemented both nationwide and in his state. Still, like all choices, there’s always room for change, and Zohran is eager to help drive that transformation.It wasn’t just his professional background that shaped his political journey—it was his experience with grassroots organising that truly set it in motion. In high school, Zohran co-founded his school’s first cricket team, which later participated in the inaugural season of the Public School Athletic League’s cricket tournament.Prior to this, his political expressions were largely confined to lengthy Facebook posts, which, he jokes, were about as impactful as the Yankees’ championship wins in the past decade. Carrying the spirit of organising forward, Zohran later co-founded his college’s first Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and went on to work with progressive groups nationwide, campaigning for national candidates and pushing for expanded healthcare access. Though his path also included stints in film, music, and writing, it was always activism that grounded him, transforming disillusionment with the world into purposeful action.Now, as a member of the State Assembly, Zohran works daily to build a future in which all New Yorkers can live with dignity—a dignity not dictated by market forces. With nearly a quarter of his Astoria constituents spending half their income on rent, grappling with the most polluted air in Queens, and facing the highest rates of police profiling in the borough, Zohran envisions a future where housing, energy, and justice truly serve the many, not just the privileged few.He is the first South Asian man to work in the NYS Assembly, as well as the first person from Uganda and only the third Muslim to ever be a member of this body.Mamdani's impressive ascension will rebuke the Democratic establishment and inspire other progressive candidates nationwide. Despite Cuomo's backing from wealthy donors and centrist endorsements, including Bill Clinton, the campaign of the people thrived on grassroots support, particularly among young voters.&nbsp;

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.

Former governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, as he had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor. The vote takes place after four years following the resignation of the 67-year-old Andrew Cuomo as governor after his alleged involvement in a sexual harassment scandal. Cuomo’s concession came as a ranked-choice count will decide the race’s outcome after neither Democrat got a clear majority in the vote. Mamdani began to pull ahead with over an estimated 80 per cent of ballots counted. In a speech to supporters, Cuomo said, "Mamdani 'won' and we are going to take a look and make some decisions." Tonight is his night,” Cuomo said, Associated Press reported. A ranked-choice voting system is being used in New York City, and if no candidate reaches 50 per cent of the vote, the board will tally the second-choice candidates of the people. Mamdani is expected to benefit more than Cuomo from the count as he cross-endorsed with Lander last week, according to a report in the Guardian. Who is Zohran Mamdani? Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, he became an American citizen in 2018. Zohran worked as a foreclosure prevention housing counsellor before representing the 36th Assembly District and its neighbourhoods of Astoria, Ditmars-Steinway, and Astoria Heights. While working as a counsellor, he used to assist low-income homeowners of color across Queens fight off eviction and live in their homes; as a result, this job led him to run for office, as per his profile report on the government website of the New York Assembly. After spending countless days negotiating with banks that prioritised profits over people, Zohran came to recognise that the housing crisis, one that existed long before the pandemic, was not a natural occurrence but the result of deliberate choices. These choices stemmed from decades of pro-corporate policies implemented both nationwide and in his state. Still, like all choices, there’s always room for change, and Zohran is eager to help drive that transformation. It wasn’t just his professional background that shaped his political journey—it was his experience with grassroots organising that truly set it in motion. In high school, Zohran co-founded his school’s first cricket team, which later participated in the inaugural season of the Public School Athletic League’s cricket tournament. Prior to this, his political expressions were largely confined to lengthy Facebook posts, which, he jokes, were about as impactful as the Yankees’ championship wins in the past decade. Carrying the spirit of organising forward, Zohran later co-founded his college’s first Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and went on to work with progressive groups nationwide, campaigning for national candidates and pushing for expanded healthcare access. Though his path also included stints in film, music, and writing, it was always activism that grounded him, transforming disillusionment with the world into purposeful action. Now, as a member of the State Assembly, Zohran works daily to build a future in which all New Yorkers can live with dignity—a dignity not dictated by market forces. With nearly a quarter of his Astoria constituents spending half their income on rent, grappling with the most polluted air in Queens, and facing the highest rates of police profiling in the borough, Zohran envisions a future where housing, energy, and justice truly serve the many, not just the privileged few. He is the first South Asian man to work in the NYS Assembly, as well as the first person from Uganda and only the third Muslim to ever be a member of this body. Mamdani's impressive ascension will rebuke the Democratic establishment and inspire other progressive candidates nationwide. Despite Cuomo's backing from wealthy donors and centrist endorsements, including Bill Clinton, the campaign of the people thrived on grassroots support, particularly among young voters.

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, had a substantial lead in the election race on Tuesday night. If elected, Mamdani would make history as the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor.

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