President Donald Trump recently shared his thoughts on the surprising political victory of state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, labeling him as ‘a 100% Communist Lunatic.’ This statement came following Mamdani’s apparent win over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary.
Trump’s remarks mark his first public response to Mamdani’s success. In his post on the Truth Social platform, Trump expressed his concerns about the rise of what he perceives as extreme left-wing ideologies, criticizing Mamdani’s appearance, intelligence, and political supporters, including prominent figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Response from Political Figures
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries both congratulated Mamdani on his victory and expressed their intentions to engage with the state lawmaker. However, they refrained from formally endorsing him.
Meanwhile, Republicans have sought to portray Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, as the emblem of the Democratic Party. Conservative activists have launched online attacks linking Mamdani to sensitive issues like 9/11, targeting his faith in the process.
Trump’s Satirical Suggestions
In a subsequent post, Trump humorously proposed the Democratic nomination of Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) for president and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) for vice president, emphasizing the perceived influence of progressive voices within the party.
