Despite Trump’s threat, Mamdani was elected mayor by New Yorkers

Hakikul Islam Khokon,

Left-wing leader Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City. According to media reports late on November 4 (Tuesday) local time, Mamdani defeated his challenger Andrew Cuomo by a wide margin to secure the victory. News from AFP.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump had previously threatened,New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, leftist, will stop sending federal funds to the city if elected.

After the Democratic candidates won the important elections held in various parts of the United States, the White House X Handle reminded the voters that “the president of the country is still Donald Trump”.

Among these elections is the mayoral election in New York City, New JerseyThe governor’s election and the Virginia governor’s election are noteworthy. In his first comments on the election results, President Trump blamed Republicans’ poor showing on absentee ballots and the ongoing government shutdown.

“Trump wasn’t on the ballot and the shutdown is why Republicans lost the election today,” he wrote on Truth Social.

Among these elections is Democrat Zohran MamdaniNew York City’s first Muslim mayor elected. He is also the youngest mayor elected in several generations. Mamdani, 34, quickly became popular in the party, capitalizing on the enthusiasm of young voters and using social media. However, his candidature also created some controversy within the party.

Mamdani defeated independent candidate and former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who was impeached by scandal.He was trying to make a political comeback after resigning four years ago.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump called Mamdani a “communist” and said he would withhold funding for the city if he wins.

“It’s going to be hard for me to give a lot of money to New York,” Donald Trump said in a TV interview before the election. Because, if there is a communist mayor, then the money sent there is a complete wasteNothing but.”

Notably, Trump endorsed Cuomo, avoiding Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.