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Hakeem Jeffries Endorses Israel Basher Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor Headline Politics & Government US Topics Politics & Government Hakeem Jeffries Endorses Israel Basher Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor Hakeem Jeffries Endorses Israel Basher Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor WhatsApp X Telegram Facebook Email NYS Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is the Democratic candidate for NYC mayor in the November 2025 elections. Photo Credit: Official Photo of the Presidencia de Colombia By: Hana Levi Julian October 25, 2025 – 4 Heshvan 5786 Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) on Friday endorsed NYS Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani to become New York City’s next mayor in the upcoming elections. Jeffries, who represents New York City’s eighth Congressional District, said in a statement that Mamdani had won the party’s primary in a “free and fair election” and called on Democrats to unite against what he said was the “existential” threat posed by President Donald Trump. “Zohran Mamdani has relentlessly focused on addressing the affordability crisis and explicitly committed to being a mayor for all New Yorkers, including those who do not support his candidacy,” Jeffries said. Mamdani has also be…

Mamdani's moment - Washington Examiner At the 1924 Democratic National Convention, Franklin Roosevelt introduced New York Gov. Al Smith as the “happy warrior of the political battlefield.” It’s been a popular pose on the campaign trail for more than 100 years since then, but another New Yorker chose to strike a different pose in his election night victory speech earlier this month. Recommended Stories Don’t fall for Bernie Sanders’s authoritarian AI power grab Religious liberty at 250: America’s most radical idea America 250: How the US took over the world’s jukebox New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani had a message for his political opponents. One was aimed at a former three-term Democratic governor , the son of an earlier governor who had long been hailed as a liberal hero, who lost to Mamdani first in their party’s primary and then a second time as an independent candidate in the general election. The other was directed at the president of the United States , a longtime New Yorker now serving a second, nonconsecutive term. Advertisement The 34-year-old state assemblyman declared that he and his supporters had “toppled a political dynasty,” adding, “I wish Andrew Cuomo only the b…

What Did Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump Talk About? Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Getty Images On Thursday, New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani visited President Trump in the Oval Office — their second meeting since Mamdani was elected. “I had a productive meeting with President Trump this afternoon,” the mayor wrote in a post on X. He confirmed early reports that the two of them talked about New York housing, adding, “I’m looking forward to building more housing in New York City.” Mamdani included a photo of the visit, where Trump, seated at the Resolute Desk, is cheesing like a toddler post-ice-cream cone, while Mamdani stands behind him, trying to look as neutral as possible. Trump also brought a couple of props for their photo op: a printout of the front page of the Daily News from the ’70s reading “Ford to City: Drop Dead” and a replica redesigned Trump’s way — “Trump to City: Let’s Build.” In Trump’s version, the newspaper pledged that Trump “backs new era of housing,” boasting 12,000-plus homes seemingly in progress. In a follow-up post , Mamdani added that, during the meeting, he also shared concerns about Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva , who was reportedly deta…

The stunning victory of Mamdani's left wing allies is a dangerous blow ... New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates with Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier during an election night watch party Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) By New York Daily News Editorial Board PUBLISHED: June 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM EDT | UPDATED: June 25, 2026 at 10:56 AM EDT The Democratic primary victory of ultra leftist Darializa Avila Chevalier over Uptown Congressman Adriano Espaillat , pushed across the finish line by Zohran Mamdani, is a dangerous blow for American politics, dragging the party towards its extreme left wing and threatening to destroy the broad coalition that makes for a healthy party and a healthy democracy. The Republican Party has already been ruined by a decade of Donald Trump pumping the extreme right wing and wiping out the moderates and centrists. And Trump did it again on Tuesday, in the most northern reaches of New York State to fill the seat of departing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, propelling MAGA man Anthony Constantino over a stalwart conservative assemblyman who was backed by the GOP establishment. Mamdani is a charismat…

Mamdani has 'productive meeting' with Trump in Washington, D.C. Mamdani has 'productive meeting' with Trump in Washington, D.C. BY Spectrum News Staff Washington, D.C. UPDATED 9:41 PM ET Feb. 26, 2026 PUBLISHED 3:02 PM ET Feb. 26, 2026 PUBLISHED 3:02 PM EST Feb. 26, 2026 SHARE Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. Thursday afternoon, the mayor said on social media. What You Need To Know Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. Thursday afternoon, the mayor said on social media Mamdani posted a photo of himself and Trump, saying they had a "productive meeting" and adding that he was "looking forward to building more housing in New York City" City Hall said Mamdani's team brought the newspapers used in a social media photo, with the number 12,000 being part of a proposal to build 12,000 more units of a project that will be announced at a later date Mamdani also handed Trump a sheet of paper with the names of four different Columbia students — Mahmoud Khalil, Yunseo Chung, Mohsen Mahdawi and Leqaa Kordia — asking for them to have their cases dropped, according to City Hall Mamdani posted a photo of himself and Trump, …

Who is Zohran Mamdani? NYC mayor's age, hometown, wife and more POLITICS Zohran Mamdani Add Topic Who is Zohran Mamdani? Get to know New York's historic new mayor. Melina Khan USA TODAY Dec. 30, 2025, 11:13 a.m. ET Hear this story History will be made when Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City's mayor on Jan. 1. Mamdani , a democratic socialist, will be New York City's first Muslim mayor and its first Asian American mayor. The 34-year-old's remarkable descent from a seat in the state's assembly to steering the city of dreams has launched him into the national spotlight . In what some considered a shocking upset , Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the November mayoral election. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams had ended a long-shot reelection bid months earlier. On New Year's Day, Mamdani will take the oath of office and officially be sworn in during a private ceremony at the Old City Hall subway station. Later that day, a public event will be held on the steps of City Hall. As Mamdani takes the helm of New York City, here's everything to know about the new mayor. Zohran Mamdani age Mamdani is 34 years old. He was born on Oct. 18, 1991. Where is Zohran Mamdani from? Born…

Donald Trump's evolving relationship NY Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani POLITICS Donald Trump Add Topic Trump's evolution on Mamdani. From threatening arrest to love fest. Trump seized on Mamdani’s rise as one of the left’s leading figures to warn he spelled disaster for New York. Then he won, and Trump changed his tune. Zac Anderson USA TODAY Updated Dec. 31, 2025, 3:18 p.m. ET Hear this story It was a New York City-sized feud – two Queens guys who figured they knew what was best for the Big Apple, verbally duking it out, one from the White House and the other from the mayoral campaign trail. Long before he became mayor - elect of America’s largest city, Zohran Mamdani, who lived in Astoria for years, emerged as a favorite target and leftist boogeyman for President Donald Trump, a Jamaica Estates native who made it big in Manhattan. During public appearances and social media tirades, Trump seized on Mamdani’s rise as one of the left’s leading figures to warn that he would spell disaster for New York. Trump took issue with Mamdani’s voice, disparaged his intelligence, regularly railed against his agenda and even offered on social media that he “looks TERRIBLE.” He also called Mamdani a…

The new power broker: How Zohran Mamdani muscled NYC’s ... - CNN Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a Primary Night watch party for NYC Congressional Candidate Claire Valdez in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City on June 23. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images House leadership Primary elections Congressional news See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow New York — Outside Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s primary night party, four men on the sidewalk were dressed in full neon sequins, trying to get the party started. Inside, the bar had barely opened. Espaillat spent 20 years trying to get to Washington and another 10 years in Congress. He arrived to give his concession speech and left in under 10 minutes. Meanwhile, the real party was going on about three miles away. That’s where Zohran Mamdani was completing his victory lap of three celebrations with candidates who likely would not have gotten near Congress without his endorsements, just a year after he stunned the political world by beating Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary. “We are showing that last June, a year ago tomorrow, was not an anomaly,” Mamdani said…

Zohran Mamdani promises city will lead the way opposing Trump Add NBC News to Google 'Turn the volume up': Mamdani challenges Trump during his victory speech 01:15 Get more news Live on Share Add NBC News to Google Nov. 5, 2025, 12:38 AM EST By Amanda Terkel and Allan Smith In his first speech as the next mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani made clear he and his city are coming for President Donald Trump. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. "If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him," Mamdani said at his victory speech in Brooklyn Tuesday night. "And if there's any way to terrify a despot, it is by dismantling the very conditions that allowed him to accumulate power." "So Donald Trump," he added, "since I know you're watching — I have four words for you: Turn the volume up." The crowd responded with the raucous cheers that Mamdani no doubt hoped Trump would hear. Zohran Mamdani speaks at an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in New York on Tuesday. John Taggart for NBC News "… AND SO IT BEGINS !" Trump posted on social media durin…

Leftist Mamdani takes over as New York mayor under Trump shadow Leftist Mamdani takes over as New York mayor under Trump shadow Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Mr Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the first Muslim mayor of New York City on Jan 1. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jan 01, 2026, 01:57 PM Updated Jan 02, 2026, 12:43 PM Listen NEW YORK – Mr Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in on Jan 1 to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. After the clocks struck midnight, bringing in 2026, Mr Mamdani took his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop to begin managing the US’ largest city. He is New York’s first Muslim mayor. His office said the understated venue beneath City Hall reflected his commitment to working people, after the 34-year-old Democrat campaigned on promises to address the soaring cost of living. “This is truly the honour and the privilege of a lifetime,” he told reporters after taking his oath. But it remains to be seen if Mr Mamdani – virtually unknown a year ago – can deliver on his ambitious agenda, which envisions rent freezes, universal childcare and free pu…

Zohran Mamdani says he and allies he endorsed carry a ‘national message’ <p>Mayor says progressive peers who swept primaries speak to Americans ‘coast to coast’ as moderates have reservations</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/zohran-mamdani">Zohran Mamdani</a>, the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/new-york">New York City</a> mayor, said on Sunday that he and a slew of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/28/democratic-socialist-mayor-mamdani-wilson">democratic socialist</a> allies who prevailed in recent primary elections are carrying a “national message” to struggling working Americans hungry for a new kind of politics “coast to coast”.</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/zohran-mamdani">Mamdani</a> made that triumphant clarion call on ABC News’s This Week just five days after he had seen his <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/23/new-york-primary-results-house">endorsed candidates win</a> Democratic nominations in three races for New York congressional seats, as well as for five state legislature positions in Albany. He made no effort to disguise his delight that his clean sweep marks a <a href="https…

Trump bashes Mamdani after New York Mayor Adams quits race - CNBC PresidentDonald Trumpon Monday bashed New York City mayoral race front-runnerZohran Mamdaniand renewed a threat to withhold federal funding from the Big Apple if the Democratic nominee wins. Trump's rant came a day after MayorEric Adamssaid that he issuspending his campaignafter pressure from the president and others to quit the race to improve former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's chances of beating Mamdani in November. "Self proclaimed New York City Communist, Zohran Mamdani, who is running for Mayor, will prove to be one of the best things to ever happen to our great Republican Party," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "He is going to have problems with Washington like no Mayor in the history of our once great City," Trump wrote. "Remember, he needs the money from me, as President, in order to fulfill all of his FAKE Communist promises. He won't be getting any of it, so what's the point of voting for him?" Mamdani, who is a self-described democratic socialist — not a communist — bested Cuomo in the Democratic primary. Cuomo is running as an independent, as was Adams. The Republican nominee,Curtis Sliwa, has refused…

First Thing: Mamdani says socialist allies offer ‘national message’ to US <p>New York City mayor says Democratic candidates he endorsed speak to people struggling to make ends meet. Plus the best pictures from weekend Pride events across the US</p><p>Good morning. New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, said on Sunday that he and a slew of Democratic socialist allies who prevailed in recent primary elections were <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/28/zohran-mamdani-new-democratic-politics">carrying a “national message” to struggling working Americans</a> hungry for a new kind of politics “coast to coast”. His endorsed candidates won Democratic nominations in three races for New York congressional seats, as well as for five state legislature positions in Albany.</p><p>He said that collectively they were carrying a “New Deal understanding” of Democratic politics to Congress and on to the “national stage”. It spoke, he said, to Americans feeling exhaustion at struggling to make ends meet “every single day”. Mamdani remarked: “We don’t have to nationalize that message. That is a national message – it’s a national crisis.”</p><p><strong>How did other members of the Demo…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani touts democratic socialist policies as his ... The mayor spoke with ABC News' Jonathan Karl following major Democratic wins. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had two words for Republicans who want to label him as the "poster child" for the Democratic party, "Let them." Thedemocratic socialistmayor spoke exclusively with "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl about the year after hisupset mayoral primary victorythat stunned not only the Big Apple but also the country. His popularity and influence carried over into this year's primary where three of his endorsed candidateswon their congressional primaries, two of whom unseated multi-term Democrats. Watch Jonathan Karl's full interview with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on "This Week," Sunday, June 28. Check your local listings. Mamdani told Karl in his first sit-down interview since the primaries that since he took office in January, his administration has delivered to working class New Yorkers, "the very things we were told were impossible." "We've delivered free childcare for 2-year-olds for the first time in New York City history. We've delivered tens of millions of dollars back to tenants who were …

Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration? - City & State New … By City & State | June 16, 2026 By City & State June 16, 2026 Zohran Mamdani Personality News & Politics New York City As soon as a New York City mayoral candidate wins election – and in most cases for several months before – the city’s political class and media corps eagerly anticipate news of who he will hire to actually carry out his vision. That fervor may be especially strong for this mayor. Zohran Mamdani pulled off a stunning victory to rise from two-and-a-half-term Assembly member to mayor. But his youth (a young millennial at 34 years old) and scant management experience have attracted particular attention to the balance of old hands and newcomers that will fill his administration, as well as their diversity along the ideological spectrum. Keep up with Mamdani’s hires and appointments below, as of June 16, 2026. If Mamdani is a relative newbie, faced at every turn with concern about his youth and lack of experience, his pick for first deputy mayor is the opposite. Dean Fuleihan, at 74 years old, has been around the block , having served as first deputy mayor to Bill de Blasio, and before that, as his budge…

Mamdani’s first 100 days: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly By City & State | April 10, 2026 By City & State April 10, 2026 Zohran Mamdani News & Politics New York City We are now 100 days into the Zohran Mamdani era – a milestone the city’s youngest mayor in a century is commemorating with signature enthusiasm and communication skills. On Sunday, he’ll deliver a rally-style address at the Knockdown Center in Queens. Just a few months into his history-making tenure, it’s still wait-and-see on Mamdani’s signature campaign promises. The Rent Guidelines Board is about two weeks into its annual process to determine whether to freeze rents for nearly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, though he managed to appoint a sympathetic majority to the board. The mayor has acknowledged that his plan to make buses free won’t be happening this year after state lawmakers declined to wrap it into their budget proposals. City-owned grocery stores aren’t going to be popping up around the five boroughs anytime soon either. The mayor’s brightest spot is his pledge to create a free, universal child care system. While a truly universal program is likely still years down the line, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s commi…

Why Zohran Mamdani Just Made the Case for an AOC Presidential Run Politics / June 29, 2026 Why Zohran Mamdani Just Made the Case for an AOC Presidential Run All of the mayor’s endorsed candidates won last week. His ability to reshape New York City’s political landscape shows what happens when a socialist takes executive power. Aaron Regunberg Share Copy Link Facebook X (Twitter) Bluesky Pocket Email New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (C) holds hands with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at the end of a campaign rally at Forest Hills Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City on October 26, 2025. (Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images) Last Tuesday, all Zohran Mamdani–endorsed candidates won—the mayor went three-for-three in congressional endorsements and five-for-five in state legislative endorsements. His clean sweep offers a glimpse of how a leader can reshape an entire party—and it shows why it’s time for the left to get behind a possible presidential run by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Because as Mamdani’s kingmaker status demonstrates, there’s almost nothing that can expand a faction’s appeal within a p…

Board approves Zohran Mamdani's proposed rent freeze | AP News Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrives at the NBC studios to participate in a Democratic mayoral primary debate, June 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, Pool, File) NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani barreled into City Hall vowing to tackle the city’s notoriously high cost of living, partly by fulfilling a campaign promise repeated with almost monomaniacal zealin social media ads, speeches and rallies: “As your next mayor, I will freeze your rent.” On Thursday evening, a board he controls made good on that signature pledge. The city’s Rent Guidelines Board, an independent panel of mayoral appointees, approved a rent freeze covering both one-year and two-year leases for people living in about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. The vote, while expected, is a big win for Mamdani, allowing him to beat back skepticism over his ability to deliver on his affordability agenda. And it came just two days after he made a splash as a budding progressive kingmaker whenthree congressional candidates he endorsedwon their races in stunning fashion, unseating two Democratic incumbents and …

Mayor Zohran Mamdani flexes influence in New York City's … New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in an effort to get more like-minded political allies in Washington, endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries covering the city, including two who were running against sitting congressmen. CBS News projected all three — Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier — will win their primaries. Warning sign for establishment politicians It was a major victory for Mamdani, a democratic socialist. When campaigning Tuesday, Mamdani said it was not a question of electing more Democrats, it was a question of electing "better Democrats." CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer says that in effect, he was tapping into a recent poll finding that New York voters were fed up with politics as usual and were ready to clean house. Half of the respondents in a poll by the Honan Strategy Group said they favored electing a new generation of younger, more progressive candidates willing to challenge the party establishment. Kramer says these victories are a blaring warning sign for establishment politicians like Gov. Kathy Hochul and House Mino…

Zohran Mamdani elected NYC mayor in historic win over Andrew Cuomo Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during his Election Night celebration party Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News) By Chris Sommerfeldt | New York Daily News and Josephine Stratman | jstratman@nydailynews.com | New York Daily News PUBLISHED: November 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM EST | UPDATED: November 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM EST Democrat Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, becoming the youngest man picked to lead the five boroughs in modern history in what is widely seen as a watershed moment for his party’s surging left wing. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist who will also be the city’s first-ever Muslim and South Asian mayor, was declared the winner of the 2025 race for City Hall by the Associated Press shortly after 9:30 p.m. The election was marked by massive turnout, with more than 2 million votes cast and Mamdani capturing more than a million of them himself, according to early Board of Elections tabulations. It wasn’t immediately clear if he’d ultimately clinch an outright majority of the vote — a key benchmark — once all ballots get counte…

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor - ny1.com Zohran Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayor BY Associated Press and Spectrum News Staff Manhattan UPDATED 7:08 PM ET Jan. 01, 2026 PUBLISHED 5:45 PM ET Dec. 31, 2025 PUBLISHED 5:45 PM EST Dec. 31, 2025 SHARE Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class. What You Need To Know Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at a historic decommissioned subway station in Manhattan Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city, placing his hand on a Quran as he took his oath The ceremony, administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James, a political ally, took place at the old City Hall station, one of the city’s original subway stops that is known for its stunnin…

Mamdani talks secret meeting with Trump in Washington, D.C ... - NBC ... Trump Administration Why so secret? Mamdani explains why his team stayed mum before Trump meeting Mayor Mamdani's housing-related meeting in Washington, D.C, on Thursday wasn't announced in advance. Both Mamdani and President Trump described their conversation as "productive." By NBC New York Staff • Published March 3, 2026 • Updated on March 3, 2026 at 1:23 pm BOOKMARKER NBC Universal, Inc. A project that could bring thousands of apartments in New York City and tens of thousands of jobs may be back on track. The long-stalled Sunnyside Yards project could be moving forward after Thursday’s surprise meeting between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports Much brouhaha was made over last week's "secret" meeting between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump in Washington . The two gathered in D.C. last Thursday mainly to talk housing, both have said. At separate events, less than 24 hours apart last week, both leaders talked about talking with each other often. Neither mentioned the meeting. Media reported it took hours to confirm Mamdani was even out of stat…

Zohran Mamdani makes 'high-risk, high-reward' move to reshape New ... New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former City Comptroller Brad Lander. Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images file Share Add NBC News to Google June 6, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT By Allan Smith and Scott Wong New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking to put his stamp on the city’s congressional delegation with a trio of endorsements against incumbent lawmakers and their picks, a move that could further expand the power of his democratic socialist movement or thwart its progress — and dent his own image in the process. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “This is high-risk, high-reward,” said Rebecca Katz, a prominent Democratic strategist and ally whose firm worked with Mamdani during his 2025 run. “He’s not afraid to take some big swings.” Politically, the endorsements are Mamdani’s biggest swings yet as mayor. He is backing former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who joined forces with Mamdani in last year’s mayoral election, in a contest to oust Rep. Dan Goldman in a district split between Manhattan and Brooklyn. In another Brooklyn and Queens seat, Mam…