New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has emerged as an unexpected force in the November 3 US midterm elections. The 34-year-old democratic socialist has already demonstrated that his influence can extend beyond City Hall. In June, three candidates he backed in New York Democratic congressional primaries defeated establishment-supported rivals, including two sitting lawmakers. The results strengthened Mamdani's position within the party and raised questions about whether his brand of politics could reshape Democratic campaigns elsewhere.But the Mamdani factor cuts both ways. Progressive activists see his appeal as evidence that Democrats can mobilise voters around affordability and a break with established political leadership. Republicans, meanwhile, have sought to make him a symbol of what they describe as the Democratic Party's shift to the left. Recent controversy over his comments on the October 7 anniversary has also exposed the political risks of his positions on Israel and Gaza.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-is-gerrymandering-these-new-us-maps-could-hand-republicans-or-democrats-the-house-decide-the-2026-midterms-1791367566921">What is Gerrymandering? These new US maps could decide the 2026 US midterms</a><h2>Mamdani's primary victories put him on the national stage</h2>Mamdani's clearest demonstration of political muscle came in New York's June congressional primaries. He backed former city comptroller Brad Lander against Representative Dan Goldman, democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier against Representative Adriano Espaillat, and state Assembly member Claire Valdez in the race for the seat being vacated by Representative Nydia Velázquez. All three candidates won their primaries.The question is: Can Mamdani's influence travel beyond his home city?.<h2>Republicans trying to make Mamdani a midterm issue</h2>Republicans have increasingly invoked Mamdani while warning voters that Democrats are moving too far to the left. The strategy seeks to connect his democratic-socialist politics with the wider Democratic Party, including candidates who do not share his positions.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/100-victory-claims-200-days-of-war-is-trump-s-iran-gamble-turning-into-a-midterm-nightmare-us-midterms-2026-1790843647554">100 victory claims, 200+ days of war: Is Trump's Iran gamble turning into a midterm nightmare?</a>President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has maintained a cordial relationship with Mamdani, praising the mayor after their meeting at the White House and later speaking positively about his start in office. According to the Associated Press, Trump's warmth towards Mamdani is the cause of frustration for some Republicans who are seeking to portray the NYC mayor as evidence of Democratic extremism.<h2>Mamdani's affordability message could help Democrats in midterms</h2>Mamdani's rise has been closely associated with the cost of living and calls for a more forceful economic message from Democrats. That emphasis could resonate in a midterm cycle in which the cost of groceries, fuel and other everyday essentials is emerging as a central issue for voters and a test for US President Donald Trump. According to a new AP-NORC poll, about 65 per cent of US adults surveyed said Trump's policies were responsible for today's high cost of living, while 67 per cent of Republicans said factors outside Trump's control were more responsible. Just 17 per cent approved of Trump's handling of the cost of living, while his approval on the economy stood at a new low of 26 per cent.<h2>Israel and Gaza: The recent Mamdani controversy</h2>Mamdani recently stoked controversy with his remarks on the third anniversary of the Hamas October 7 attack on Israel. The NYC Mayor, in a statement, acknowledged the "horrific war crimes of October 07" while accusing Israel of committing war crimes and genocide in Gaza.“The suffering did not begin nor end that day,” Mamdani's statement read. “It instead continued through the Israeli government’s devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza, in which it has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians—including more than 21,000 children. Even since the so-called ceasefire, more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed. That suffering has intensified with every Israeli bomb dropped on ambulances waiting outside hospitals, every drone strike targeting a residential building or journalist, and every shipment of food aid turned away at a border crossing. Many New Yorkers are reckoning with this unbearable grief, and we mourn alongside them—all while knowing that our tax dollars fund these war crimes.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterms-2026-how-grocery-bills-cost-of-living-are-turning-the-nov-3-election-into-a-test-of-trump-1791022350055">US Midterms 2026: How grocery bills, cost of living are turning the Nov 3 election into a test of Trump</a>“Three years later, we must refuse to accept a world in which occupation and apartheid continue, where war crimes are met with impunity, and our federal government continues its complicity with every arms shipment. To honour the dead, we must fight for a world in which every person can live with freedom, safety, and dignity,” the statement added.The statement triggered backlash, with Jewish leaders arguing that it diminished the pain associated with the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023. Some Democrats also distanced themselves from his remarks.<h2>Can the Mamdani factor shape the midterms?</h2>Mamdani has already demonstrated an ability to influence candidate selection in New York. His endorsement record gives progressives a reason to argue that the party should reconsider its approach to elections and place greater emphasis on economic insecurity and challenges to established political power.But the broader electoral effect remains uncertain. As voters prepare to choose a new Congress on November 3, the Mamdani factor is less a settled national formula than a test of the Democratic Party's direction: whether a politics built around affordability and insurgent energy can broaden its appeal, or whether the ideological battles surrounding its most visible progressive figures will become a liability.

Zohran Mamdani's influence is no longer confined to New York City. After backing 3 winning congressional primary candidates, he has become part of the wider debate. Could his politics become an asset—or a point of contention—as the US heads towards the November midterms?


New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has emerged as an unexpected force in the November 3 US midterm elections. The 34-year-old democratic socialist has already demonstrated that his influence can extend beyond City Hall. In June, three candidates he backed in New York Democratic congressional primaries defeated establishment-supported rivals, including two sitting lawmakers. The results strengthened Mamdani's position within the party and raised questions about whether his brand of politics could reshape Democratic campaigns elsewhere. But the Mamdani factor cuts both ways. Progressive activists see his appeal as evidence that Democrats can mobilise voters around affordability and a break with established political leadership. Republicans, meanwhile, have sought to make him a symbol of what they describe as the Democratic Party's shift to the left. Recent controversy over his comments on the October 7 anniversary has also exposed the political risks of his positions on Israel and Gaza. Also read | What is Gerrymandering? These new US maps could decide the 2026 US midterms Mamdani's primary victories put him on the national stage Mamdani's clearest demonstration of political muscle came in New York's June congressional primaries. He backed former city comptroller Brad Lander against Representative Dan Goldman, democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier against Representative Adriano Espaillat, and state Assembly member Claire Valdez in the race for the seat being vacated by Representative Nydia Velázquez. All three candidates won their primaries. The question is: Can Mamdani's influence travel beyond his home city?. Republicans trying to make Mamdani a midterm issue Republicans have increasingly invoked Mamdani while warning voters that Democrats are moving too far to the left. The strategy seeks to connect his democratic-socialist politics with the wider Democratic Party, including candidates who do not share his positions. Also read | 100 victory claims, 200+ days of war: Is Trump's Iran gamble turning into a midterm nightmare? President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has maintained a cordial relationship with Mamdani, praising the mayor after their meeting at the White House and later speaking positively about his start in office. According to the Associated Press, Trump's warmth towards Mamdani is the cause of frustration for some Republicans who are seeking to portray the NYC mayor as evidence of Democratic extremism. Mamdani's affordability message could help Democrats in midterms Mamdani's rise has been closely associated with the cost of living and calls for a more forceful economic message from Democrats. That emphasis could resonate in a midterm cycle in which the cost of groceries, fuel and other everyday essentials is emerging as a central issue for voters and a test for US President Donald Trump. According to a new AP-NORC poll, about 65 per cent of US adults surveyed said Trump's policies were responsible for today's high cost of living, while 67 per cent of Republicans said factors outside Trump's control were more responsible. Just 17 per cent approved of Trump's handling of the cost of living, while his approval on the economy stood at a new low of 26 per cent. Israel and Gaza: The recent Mamdani controversy Mamdani recently stoked controversy with his remarks on the third anniversary of the Hamas October 7 attack on Israel. The NYC Mayor, in a statement, acknowledged the "horrific war crimes of October 07" while accusing Israel of committing war crimes and genocide in Gaza. “The suffering did not begin nor end that day,” Mamdani's statement read. “It instead continued through the Israeli government’s devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza, in which it has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians—including more than 21,000 children. Even since the so-called ceasefire, more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed. That suffering has intensified with every Israeli bomb dropped on ambulances waiting outside hospitals, every drone strike targeting a residential building or journalist, and every shipment of food aid turned away at a border crossing. Many New Yorkers are reckoning with this unbearable grief, and we mourn alongside them—all while knowing that our tax dollars fund these war crimes.” Also read | US Midterms 2026: How grocery bills, cost of living are turning the Nov 3 election into a test of Trump “Three years later, we must refuse to accept a world in which occupation and apartheid continue, where war crimes are met with impunity, and our federal government continues its complicity with every arms shipment. To honour the dead, we must fight for a world in which every person can live with freedom, safety, and dignity,” the statement added. The statement triggered backlash, with Jewish leaders arguing that it diminished the pain associated with the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023. Some Democrats also distanced themselves from his remarks. Can the Mamdani factor shape the midterms? Mamdani has already demonstrated an ability to influence candidate selection in New York. His endorsement record gives progressives a reason to argue that the party should reconsider its approach to elections and place greater emphasis on economic insecurity and challenges to established political power. But the broader electoral effect remains uncertain. As voters prepare to choose a new Congress on November 3, the Mamdani factor is less a settled national formula than a test of the Democratic Party's direction: whether a politics built around affordability and insurgent energy can broaden its appeal, or whether the ideological battles surrounding its most visible progressive figures will become a liability.

Zohran Mamdani's influence is no longer confined to New York City. After backing 3 winning congressional primary candidates, he has become part of the wider debate. Could his politics become an asset—or a point of contention—as the US heads towards the November midterms?

US midterm elections: Why Zohran Mamdani's influence could become a headache for Democrats and Republicans

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday (Oct 27) praised Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in New York City's mayoral polls, calling him the "future" of the Democratic Party in the US. It is pertinent to note that Mamdani is a critic of US President Donald Trump and Musk was a staunch Trump ally, who has recently parted ways from the US president. Trump had earlier called Mamdani a "100 per cent communist lunatic." Trump has also claimed in the past that Mamdani “looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he's not very smart.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Taking to X, Musk shared a clip of New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsing Mamdani's candidacy and wrote, "Zohran is the future of the Democratic Party". However, this may not be Musk's endorsement of Mamdani, as he is a Republican. Musk, who is known for his humour seemed to be sarcastic, as he shared another post stating that Mamdani has supported policies such as higher taxes on wealthier white neighborhoods, defunding the police, limiting police response to domestic violence, cutting gifted education programs, and closing Rikers Island prison.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251027/image-1761545365628.png"></figure>

Apart from Kathy Hochul, Mamdani received the backing from US Senator Bernie Sanders, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, US Representative Jerrold Nadler, who represents Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and former Vice President Kamala Harris.&nbsp;In-person voting begun on Saturday and is continuing for one of the most closely followed US elections this year — the New York City mayoral race. New Yorkers started casting their votes for Democrat Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent.&nbsp;Meanwhile, ahead of the voting, in an emotional speech Mamdani slammed his opponents for “racist" attacks and defended his Muslim faith. Pledging to further embrace his Muslim identity, Mamdani spoke about the “indignities” long faced by the city’s Muslim population. He was encircled by faith leaders outside a Bronx mosque where he mentioned that he was advised to keep his faith to himself when he entered politics. Holding back his tears and in a choking voice, Mamdani shared about his aunt “who stopped taking the subway after September 11th because she did not feel safe in her hijab.” He was targeted for his remarks by many in Republican Party including Vice President JD Vance.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251027/image-1761543302647.png"></figure> &nbsp;

Elon Musk called Zohran Mamdani the “future of the Democratic Party” on X, seemingly mocking the NYC mayoral frontrunner. A former Trump ally, Musk shared Mamdani’s controversial policies sarcastically. Trump earlier branded Mamdani a “communist lunatic” 

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday (Oct 27) praised Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in New York City's mayoral polls, calling him the "future" of the Democratic Party in the US. It is pertinent to note that Mamdani is a critic of US President Donald Trump and Musk was a staunch Trump ally, who has recently parted ways from the US president. Trump had earlier called Mamdani a "100 per cent communist lunatic." Trump has also claimed in the past that Mamdani “looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he's not very smart.” Taking to X, Musk shared a clip of New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsing Mamdani's candidacy and wrote, "Zohran is the future of the Democratic Party". However, this may not be Musk's endorsement of Mamdani, as he is a Republican. Musk, who is known for his humour seemed to be sarcastic, as he shared another post stating that Mamdani has supported policies such as higher taxes on wealthier white neighborhoods, defunding the police, limiting police response to domestic violence, cutting gifted education programs, and closing Rikers Island prison.

Elon Musk called Zohran Mamdani the “future of the Democratic Party” on X, seemingly mocking the NYC mayoral frontrunner. A former Trump ally, Musk shared Mamdani’s controversial policies sarcastically. Trump earlier branded Mamdani a “communist lunatic”&nbsp;

'He is the future of...': Did Elon Musk praise Zohran Mamdani amid NY mayoral polls? Here's the TRUTH

In his attempt to block Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani from becoming the city’s next mayor, US President Donald Trump may offer a role to New York Mayor Eric Adams. The mayor even met Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this week to discuss this potential opportunity. As per CNN, one of the strong possibilities re that Adams may get the role of an ambassador in the Trump administration. Although people who claimed this to CNN said that nothing has been finalised yet. If Adams were to get a role under Trump, he would automatically leave the New York mayoral race. And this would make the path for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo easier to win over Mamdani.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fewer-jobs-more-job-seekers-us-labor-market-under-pressure-in-latest-data-1757079675332">Fewer jobs, more job seekers: US labor market under pressure in latest data</a>&nbsp;Trump told reporters Thursday (September 4) that he wants to see the New York City mayoral election be a one-on-one race, encouraging “two people drop out” without clarifying who, but making clear his distaste for Mamdani. “I’d prefer not to have a communist mayor of New York City,” Trump said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Mamdani accused Cuomo of allying with Trump and challenged the president to a one-on-one debate. He did the same with Trump. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-innovated-portable-washrooms-maryam-nawaz-called-out-by-netizens-for-posting-old-photo-amid-pak-floods-1757076905858">Maryam Nawaz called out by netizens for posting old photo amid Pak floods</a>&nbsp;“Let’s cut out the middle man,” Mamdani told The New York Post. “Why should I debate Donald Trump’s puppet when I could debate Donald Trump himself?" he added.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-launches-jl-1-missile-how-will-it-strengthen-red-dragon-s-second-strike-capability-1757076305175">How will China's new JL-1 missile strengthen its 'second strike capability'</a>&nbsp;If Donald Trump is serious about intervening in the mayoral race, he should come to New York City and debate me directly about why he’s cutting SNAP benefits for hungry New Yorkers to give tax breaks to his wealthy donors,” Mamdani said.&nbsp;

In his attempt to block Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani from becoming the city next mayor, US President Donald Trump may offer a role to New York Mayor Eric Adams.

In his attempt to block Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani from becoming the city’s next mayor, US President Donald Trump may offer a role to New York Mayor Eric Adams. The mayor even met Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this week to discuss this potential opportunity. As per CNN, one of the strong possibilities re that Adams may get the role of an ambassador in the Trump administration. Although people who claimed this to CNN said that nothing has been finalised yet. If Adams were to get a role under Trump, he would automatically leave the New York mayoral race. And this would make the path for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo easier to win over Mamdani. Also read: Fewer jobs, more job seekers: US labor market under pressure in latest data Trump told reporters Thursday (September 4) that he wants to see the New York City mayoral election be a one-on-one race, encouraging “two people drop out” without clarifying who, but making clear his distaste for Mamdani. “I’d prefer not to have a communist mayor of New York City,” Trump said. Meanwhile, Mamdani accused Cuomo of allying with Trump and challenged the president to a one-on-one debate. He did the same with Trump. Also read: Maryam Nawaz called out by netizens for posting old photo amid Pak floods “Let’s cut out the middle man,” Mamdani told The New York Post. “Why should I debate Donald Trump’s puppet when I could debate Donald Trump himself?" he added. Also read: How will China's new JL-1 missile strengthen its 'second strike capability' If Donald Trump is serious about intervening in the mayoral race, he should come to New York City and debate me directly about why he’s cutting SNAP benefits for hungry New Yorkers to give tax breaks to his wealthy donors,” Mamdani said.

In his attempt to block Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani from becoming the city’s next mayor, US President Donald Trump may offer a role to New York Mayor Eric Adams.

Will Trump give Eric Adams a role to prevent Zohran Mamdani from winning NYC mayoral election? This is what we know

United States President Donald Trump has backed former Governor Andrew Cuomo after the latter decided to run in the New York City mayoral race as an independent. Last month, Cuomo was defeated by Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani in the primaries. Speaking to reporters, Trump on Tuesday (July 15) said that Cuomo can still win the elections in November.&nbsp;"I think he should stay. I think Andrew would have a good shot of winning," Trump said. Asked whether he prefers Cuomo to win, Trump said: "I don’t want to say. I’m a Republican; he’s a democrat or an independent." "He’s got to run a tough campaign. You know, he’s running against a communist,” the US president said, repeating his old tirade against Mamdani. The Mamdani camp claimed that this was Donald Trump's endorsement for Cuomo. "Obviously, this triumph speaks for itself. The question now is whether Cuomo will embrace Trump’s support publicly or continue to just accept it in private," Mamdani campaign spokesperson Jeffrey Lerner said in a statement quoted by USA Today.&nbsp;Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday (July 14) that he will campaign for mayor of New York City as an independent candidate. In a video, Cuomo announced that he was making another run to combat Mamdani, who he said “offers slick slogans but no real solutions.” “The fight to save our city isn’t over,” Cuomo said. “Only 13 percent of New Yorkers voted in the June primary. The general election is in November and I am in it to win it.”&nbsp;Recently, Mamdani was caught amid <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/middle-finger-to-columbus-pic-with-pro-palestine-cleric-and-al-qaeda-terrorist-anwar-al-awlaki-controversy-over-zohran-mamdani-s-old-posts-1752038410509">controversies</a> over his old social media posts and his visit to a Brooklyn mosque during the Mayoral campaign trail. His old social media posts include showing the middle finger to a statue of Christopher Columbus in Astoria and a series of tweets in which he appears to be defending US cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who was linked to the terrorist group al-Qaida.<h2>Zohran Mamdani's victory and Trump</h2>Zohran Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in the New York mayoral primary last month, defeating Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, who identifies as Democratic socialist, currently represents Astoria and Long Island City in the New York State Assembly. After his victory, he has been a target of US President Donald Trump, who called him "100% Communist Lunatic." He also said that Mamdani will be arrested if he interferes with the work of the Homeland Security department. In response, Mamdani said that he is not intimidated by the US president's threat and he will continue to speak.

After Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he would contest the New York mayoral elections as an independent, US President Donald Trump said that “he has a good shot of winning.”

United States President Donald Trump has backed former Governor Andrew Cuomo after the latter decided to run in the New York City mayoral race as an independent. Last month, Cuomo was defeated by Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani in the primaries. Speaking to reporters, Trump on Tuesday (July 15) said that Cuomo can still win the elections in November. "I think he should stay. I think Andrew would have a good shot of winning," Trump said. Asked whether he prefers Cuomo to win, Trump said: "I don’t want to say. I’m a Republican; he’s a democrat or an independent." "He’s got to run a tough campaign. You know, he’s running against a communist,” the US president said, repeating his old tirade against Mamdani. The Mamdani camp claimed that this was Donald Trump's endorsement for Cuomo. "Obviously, this triumph speaks for itself. The question now is whether Cuomo will embrace Trump’s support publicly or continue to just accept it in private," Mamdani campaign spokesperson Jeffrey Lerner said in a statement quoted by USA Today. Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday (July 14) that he will campaign for mayor of New York City as an independent candidate. In a video, Cuomo announced that he was making another run to combat Mamdani, who he said “offers slick slogans but no real solutions.” “The fight to save our city isn’t over,” Cuomo said. “Only 13 percent of New Yorkers voted in the June primary. The general election is in November and I am in it to win it.” Recently, Mamdani was caught amid controversies over his old social media posts and his visit to a Brooklyn mosque during the Mayoral campaign trail. His old social media posts include showing the middle finger to a statue of Christopher Columbus in Astoria and a series of tweets in which he appears to be defending US cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who was linked to the terrorist group al-Qaida. Zohran Mamdani's victory and Trump Zohran Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in the New York mayoral primary last month, defeating Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, who identifies as Democratic socialist, currently represents Astoria and Long Island City in the New York State Assembly. After his victory, he has been a target of US President Donald Trump, who called him "100% Communist Lunatic." He also said that Mamdani will be arrested if he interferes with the work of the Homeland Security department. In response, Mamdani said that he is not intimidated by the US president's threat and he will continue to speak.

After Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he would contest the New York mayoral elections as an independent, US President Donald Trump said that “he has a good shot of winning.”

'I’m a Republican but...': Trump backs Andrew Cuomo against 'communist' Mamdani - Is this endorsement? Here's what we know

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has revealed that he was given an "ultimatum" by his communication team. Posting a video on his social media profile, Mamdani said that his team gave him an "ultimatum" to stop using the word frequently. "So the other day, my comms team was giving me some feedback that I used the word "ultimately" a little too much and I need to take it out of my vocabulary. Then a few days later, I went home, opened TikTok and saw this video," he said, sharing clips from his various media and podcast appearances where he used the word multiple times.

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He also shared a video to show that he is learning and changing the way he frames his sentences. "I am listening, I am learning. I sat down for an interview with News 12 and I almost pulled it off," he said, sharing a clip from the interview. In the video, Mamdani was replying to a question about US President Donald Trump's comments calling him a communist and pushing for his arrest. The New York mayoral candidate replied that he will not back down from the fight and almost said the word "ultimately" before swiftly changing his sentence. "So, please keep sending me your feedback because ultimately, I will get better," he added at the end of the video.&nbsp;Recently, Mamdani was caught in the midst of controversies over his old social media posts and his visit to a Brooklyn mosque during the Mayoral campaign trail. His old social media posts include showing the middle finger to a statue of Christopher Columbus in Astoria and a series of tweets in which he appears to be defending US cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who was linked to the terrorist group al-Qaida. He has been called "100 percent Lunatic Communist" by Donald Trump. Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in New York mayoral primary last month, defeating Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani who identifies as Democratic socialist, currently represents Astoria and Long Island City in the New York State Assembly.

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has revealed that he was given an ultimatum by his communication team. In a video of 43 seconds, he shared several clips indicating why the ultimatum by his team is valid and how he is learning to change his ways

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has revealed that he was given an "ultimatum" by his communication team. Posting a video on his social media profile, Mamdani said that his team gave him an "ultimatum" to stop using the word frequently. "So the other day, my comms team was giving me some feedback that I used the word "ultimately" a little too much and I need to take it out of my vocabulary. Then a few days later, I went home, opened TikTok and saw this video," he said, sharing clips from his various media and podcast appearances where he used the word multiple times.

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has revealed that he was given an "ultimatum" by his communication team. In a video of 43 seconds, he shared several clips indicating why the “ultimatum” by his team is valid and how he is learning to change his ways

'I will get better': Zohran Mamdani given 'ultimatum' by his own team, here's why

US President Donald Trump issues yet another warning to New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. This time around, Trump told reporters that Mamdani may face big problems if he does not behave. His comments came during the dinner organised for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.&nbsp; "He (Mamdani) is not a socialist, he is a communist and said some really bad things about Jewish people, and he said some really bad things about a lot of people, and I think he is going through a little bit of honeymoon right now.” Trump said.&nbsp;He added, “He won't make it. He better behave, otherwise he is going to have some big problems.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-all-fake-trump-s-trade-war-just-for-show-white-house-insider-claims-tariff-threats-are-theatrical-game-1751727467439">‘It’s all fake’: Trump’s trade war just for show? White House insider claims tariff threats are ‘theatrical game’</a> During the interaction with the media, when asked if Trump wants the 33-year-old mayoral candidate deported, as per his recent calls. White House Press Secretary Karoline 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.” She added, “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.”&nbsp;Mamdani has been winning the internet with his social media campaign, from his quirky take on things to Bollywood movie dialogues. But the president believes the New Yorker could crush the city and its spirits. &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump issues yet another warning to New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. 

US President Donald Trump issues yet another warning to New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. This time around, Trump told reporters that Mamdani may face big problems if he does not behave. His comments came during the dinner organised for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. "He (Mamdani) is not a socialist, he is a communist and said some really bad things about Jewish people, and he said some really bad things about a lot of people, and I think he is going through a little bit of honeymoon right now.” Trump said. He added, “He won't make it. He better behave, otherwise he is going to have some big problems.” Also read: ‘It’s all fake’: Trump’s trade war just for show? White House insider claims tariff threats are ‘theatrical game’ During the interaction with the media, when asked if Trump wants the 33-year-old mayoral candidate deported, as per his recent calls. White House Press Secretary Karoline 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.” She added, “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.” Mamdani has been winning the internet with his social media campaign, from his quirky take on things to Bollywood movie dialogues. But the president believes the New Yorker could crush the city and its spirits.

US President Donald Trump issues yet another warning to New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.&nbsp;

'Better behave, otherwise': Trump issues yet another warning to Zohran Mamdani. Here's why

After US President Donald Trump vowed to intervene to “save” the New York City from the “communist lunatic” Democratic candidate for mayor, Zohran Mamdani has hit back saying that he is fanning flames of division. Stating that it is Trump is attacking him because the president is desperate to distract from his war on working people, Mamdani said that he won't stop and “will fight back.” Notably, Trump did not name Mamdani in his Truth Social post on July 2 but termed him as “Communist lunatic” - words that he has used for Mamdani previously.&nbsp;&nbsp;While speaking at NY Hotel and Trades Council, Mamdani said, “Yesterday, Donald Trump said that I should be arrested. He said that I should be deported. He said that I should be denaturalized. And he said those things about me, someone who stands to be the first immigrant mayor of this city in generations, someone who would also be the first Muslim and the first South Asian mayor in this city's history. Less so because of who I am, because of where I come from, because of how I look or how I speak, and more so because he wants to distract from what I fight for. I fight for working people.”&nbsp;Mamdani added, “Ultimately it is easier for him to fan the flames of division than to acknowledge the ways in which he has betrayed those working class Americans not just in this city but across this country and the ways in which he continues to betray them.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Donald Trump is attacking me because he is desperate to distract from his war on working people. We must and we will fight back. <a href="https://t.co/pKEwnijJaG">pic.twitter.com/pKEwnijJaG</a>&mdash; Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZohranKMamdani/status/1940497083729137812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mamdani also criticised Trump's “big beautiful” tax bill that will be passed by the House soon, saying, “We know that he would rather speak about me than speak about the legislation that he is shepherding through Washington… Legislation that will quite literally take health care away from Americans. Legislation that will steal food from the hungry. Legislation that looks to build upon one of the largest transfers of wealth we've seen in recent history in his first administration and do it once again for the very Americans who have had enough.” A day ago, Mamdani said that he will not be intimidated by Trump's attacks.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My statement on Donald Trump&#39;s threat to deport me and his praise for Eric Adams, who the President &quot;helped out&quot; of legal accountability. <a href="https://t.co/m7pNcT2DFS">https://t.co/m7pNcT2DFS</a> <a href="https://t.co/UcYakMx4lI">pic.twitter.com/UcYakMx4lI</a>&mdash; Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZohranKMamdani/status/1940139061433241860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump targets Mamdani</h2>Trump began targeting Mamdani shortly after election day last week, calling him “a 100% Communist Lunatic”. He also insulted Mamdani’s intelligence and described his speaking voice as “grating”. Earlier on Tuesday, Trump said that if Mamdani prevents ICE agents from conducting their operations to deport people, then "we’ll have to arrest him." He also mentioned false claims that Mamdani entered the country illegally. On a question of Mamdani's possible deportation, Trump said, “We’re going to be watching that very carefully, and a lot of people are saying he’s here illegally. We’re going to look at everything.”&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of Zohran Mamdani, pledging to intervene to “save” the New York City. To this, Mamdani said that he is fanning flames of division and he won't be intimidated by US president's threats

After US President Donald Trump vowed to intervene to “save” the New York City from the “communist lunatic” Democratic candidate for mayor, Zohran Mamdani has hit back saying that he is fanning flames of division. Stating that it is Trump is attacking him because the president is desperate to distract from his war on working people, Mamdani said that he won't stop and “will fight back.” Notably, Trump did not name Mamdani in his Truth Social post on July 2 but termed him as “Communist lunatic” - words that he has used for Mamdani previously. While speaking at NY Hotel and Trades Council, Mamdani said, “Yesterday, Donald Trump said that I should be arrested. He said that I should be deported. He said that I should be denaturalized. And he said those things about me, someone who stands to be the first immigrant mayor of this city in generations, someone who would also be the first Muslim and the first South Asian mayor in this city's history. Less so because of who I am, because of where I come from, because of how I look or how I speak, and more so because he wants to distract from what I fight for. I fight for working people.” Mamdani added, “Ultimately it is easier for him to fan the flames of division than to acknowledge the ways in which he has betrayed those working class Americans not just in this city but across this country and the ways in which he continues to betray them.”

US President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of Zohran Mamdani, pledging to intervene to “save” the New York City. To this, Mamdani said that he is fanning flames of division and he won't be intimidated by US president's threats

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