{"id":19431,"date":"2025-06-26T10:44:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=19431"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:44:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:44:03","slug":"zoran-mamdani-wins-nyc-democratic-mayoral-primary-draws-praise-from-progressives-and-fire-from-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/06\/26\/zoran-mamdani-wins-nyc-democratic-mayoral-primary-draws-praise-from-progressives-and-fire-from-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoran Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary, Draws Praise from Progressives and Fire from Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-New York State Assemblyman Zoran Mamdani has won the Democratic primary for the New York City mayoral race, according to preliminary results, defeating ten other contenders in this decisive round.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\" data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1128\">Mamdani, a Muslim of South Asian descent, is widely known for his outspoken support of Palestinian rights, a stance that has earned him broad backing among progressive voters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1307\">Following the announcement, former U.S. President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack, calling Mamdani a \u201c100% crazy communist\u201d in a post on his Truth Social platform:\u201cIt\u2019s finally happened. The Democrats have gone too far. Zoran Mamdani, the 100% crazy communist, has won the primary and is on his way to becoming mayor. We\u2019ve seen radical leftists before, but this is absurd.\u201d<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b802d140-3324-43c9-95f3-62183e0862ef\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-43\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"95\">Mamdani\u2019s Victory Shakes NYC Politics as Trump Lashes Out and Cuomo Concedes<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\" data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1569\">Trump continued his personal attack, saying:\u201cHe looks terrible, sounds annoying, and isn\u2019t very smart. He has support from AOC and three other clowns. Even our great Palestinian senator Chuck \u2018Crybaby\u2019 Schumer is begging him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-42\"><iframe class=\"truthsocial-embed\" style=\"max-width: 100%; border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/114745583467776157\/embed\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/embed.js\" async=\"async\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1962\">He described Mamdani\u2019s win as a \u201chistoric moment in our country\u201d, which analysts interpret as a warning to Republicans about the growing strength of the progressive left within the Democratic Party.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\" data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2183\">Born in Kampala in 1991 to Indian parents, Mamdani moved to New York at the age of seven and became a U.S. citizen in 2018. He beat top rivals, including former Governor Andrew Cuomo, securing 43.5% of the vote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\" data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2346\">A Democratic Socialist, Mamdani campaigned on promises such as free public transportation, rent freeze policies, and higher taxes on the wealthy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\" data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2425\">After most ballots were counted, Cuomo conceded defeat and told supporters:\u201cTonight isn\u2019t our night\u2014it\u2019s Zoran\u2019s. He earned this win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-15\" data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2527\">In his victory speech, Mamdani said:\u201cNew Yorkers have long sought a leader who truly represents them and prioritizes their interests. We\u2019ve been betrayed too many times. After so much disappointment, the heart hardens and faith fades.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-16\" data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2821\">Final results are expected by early July, pending the count of early and absentee ballots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\" data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2992\">The Republican Party did not hold a primary, having nominated Curtis Sliwa, a radio host and founder of the Guardian Angels, for the November 4 general election.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-18\" data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3035\">A Progressive Muslim Trailblazer<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-19\" data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3271\">Mamdani currently represents Queens in the New York State Assembly and describes himself as a progressive and a Muslim. He is backed by prominent left-wing figures including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-20\" data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3458\">He mobilized a large base of young volunteers through social media, focusing on lowering living costs in the city, where a three-bedroom apartment can cost up to $6,000 a month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-21\" data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3611\">U.S. media have spotlighted Mamdani\u2019s political identity and strong solidarity with Palestine since he surged to the top of the Democratic primary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-22\" data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3759\">If elected in November, Mamdani would become the first Muslim and first person of South Asian heritage to serve as mayor of New York City.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19395\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19395\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19395 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/90828.jpg\" alt=\"Zuhair Mamdani, a progressive Muslim lawmaker from Queens, has won the Democratic primary for New York City Mayor, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/90828.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/90828-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/90828-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">First Muslim and South Asian Candidate to Lead the Race, Championing Progressive Policies and Palestinian Solidarity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-23\" data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3815\">From Student Activist to Mayoral Front-runner<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\" data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"4024\">Mamdani graduated from Bronx Science High School, studied African Studies at Bowdoin College, and founded the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. He is fluent in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-25\" data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4189\">His mother, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, and his father, Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani, are also outspoken advocates for justice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-26\" data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4338\">In 2025, Mamdani married Syrian artist Rama Douji, who shares his pro-Palestinian stance, often expressing it through her artwork on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-27\" data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4427\">Before entering politics, he worked as a housing counselor for low-income families.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-28\" data-start=\"4434\" data-end=\"4474\">Bold Stances on Palestine and Israel<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-29\" data-start=\"4476\" data-end=\"4711\">Throughout his career, Mamdani has supported the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. In his senior year of college, he urged his university to cut ties with Israeli institutions, drawing backlash from administrators.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-30\" data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4811\">After Israel launched its war on Gaza in October 2023, Mamdani condemned it harshly, saying:\u201cNetanyahu\u2019s declaration of war, cutting electricity to Gaza, and calls for a second Nakba will only cause more violence and suffering.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-31\" data-start=\"4952\" data-end=\"5001\">In May 2021, he posted on X (formerly Twitter):\u201cThe elected officials we pay with our taxes go on trips to Israel instead of representing us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-32\" data-start=\"5101\" data-end=\"5264\">He refused to sign a New York State Assembly resolution commemorating Israel\u2019s founding and called for Netanyahu\u2019s arrest under the ICC\u2019s war crimes warrant:\u201cIf I were mayor, New York would detain him. This city must act in line with international law.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19432\" style=\"width: 980px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19432 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/89-6.jpg\" alt=\"A Muslim of Indian descent born in Uganda, Mamdani is known as a Democratic Socialist. During his campaign, he promised to make public transportation free, freeze rent hikes, and raise taxes on New York\u2019s wealthiest residents.\" width=\"980\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/89-6.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/89-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/89-6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">His wife, Rama Douji, regularly expresses her support for Palestine through illustrations and posts on social media.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-33\" data-start=\"5370\" data-end=\"5410\">Family Ties to the Palestinian Cause<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-34\" data-start=\"5412\" data-end=\"5545\">According to The Guardian, Mamdani\u2019s mother refused an invitation to the Haifa Film Festival in Israel in 2013, writing on X:\u201cI won\u2019t visit until the walls fall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-35\" data-start=\"5587\" data-end=\"5707\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">His wife, Rama Douji, regularly expresses her support for Palestine through illustrations and posts on social media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-New York State Assemblyman Zoran Mamdani has won the Democratic primary for the New York City mayoral race, according to preliminary results, defeating ten other contenders in this decisive round. Mamdani, a Muslim of South Asian descent, is widely known for his outspoken support of Palestinian rights, a stance that has earned him broad backing &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19396,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[1771,6192,6203],"class_list":["post-19431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reports","tag-donald-trump","tag-new-york-city-mayor","tag-zoran-mamdani"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Zoran Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary, Draws Praise from Progressives and Fire from Trump - Watan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"New York State Assemblyman Zoran Mamdani wins the Democratic primary for NYC mayor, 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