This is not only success of Zahran Mamdani who has made history by becoming New York’s first Muslim mayor. He is the youngest to hold the position in over a century.
But it is defeat of President US Donald Trump who had urged the voters not to vote Zahran Mamdani.
But when results came for the poll, Momadani stands winner, making a history in United States.
This year’s race for the mayoralty of America’s most prominent city drew exceptional attention. A 34-year-old Mamdani, a member of the New York State Assembly rose rapidly from a relatively unknown candidate to the front of the field. His victory has marked a significant moment for progressives, which signals a shift in the city’s political center.
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Before the election, former U.S. President Donald Trump had urged voters not to back Mamdani. He called for throwing his support behind former Governor Andrew Cuomo — one of Mamdani’s longtime critics — who ran as an independent after losing the Democratic primary.
A day before the polls opened, Trump wrote on social media: “Whether you like Andrew Cuomo personally or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him and hope he does a great job. He has what Mamdani doesn’t!”
Cuomo, once a dominant figure in New York’s state politics, downplayed Trump’s endorsement, saying, “He’s not supporting me — he’s opposing Mamdani.”
