U.S. President Donald Trump responded sharply to Indian-origin leftist Zohran Mamdani's Democratic mayoral primary victory in New York City, terming him a "100 per cent Communist Lunatic."
Trump went further and targeted Mamdani's liberal allies, including Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Senator Chuck Schumer, after former Governor Andrew Cuomo lost the race.
On his Truth Social site, Trump announced, "It's finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line. Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We've had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous."
Going after Mamdani personally, Trump, 78, targeted the 33-year-old assemblyman's looks, brains, and political base. "Looks TERRIBLE, his voice is annoying, not very smart, he's got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, supporting him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin' Chuck Schumer, is kneeling over him. Yes, this is a great moment in the History of our Country!", he added.
In a second tweet, Trump seemed to jokingly suggest Democrats put up "Low IQ Candidate, Jasmine Crockett, for President" in order to turn their fortunes around. He also suggested appointing "AOC+3" — his handle for Ocasio-Cortez and her liberal cohorts — to the top Cabinet positions.
Zohran Mamdani, son of Indian-American director Mira Nair and Ugandan-born Indian Marxist academic Mahmood Mamdani, won the Democratic primary after Cuomo withdrew. With about 90% of the votes counted, Mamdani took 43.5% of the vote. If he succeeds in winning the general election, he would be New York City's first Muslim mayor.
Mamdani, now a Queens state assemblyman, has the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America. His far-left connections have generated anxiety among centrist Democrats who contend that such relationships may turn off wider segments of voters. His vocal position on Palestine — including claims that Israel is engaging in "genocide" — has made him a lightning rod for criticism from the likes of Trump.
Among Mamdani’s most high-profile supporters are two prominent figures frequently criticized by Trump: progressive Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Known for bold policies, Mamdani has proposed a rent freeze across the city, fare-free buses, and universal childcare. In a metropolis where housing costs are soaring — with three-bedroom apartments fetching up to $6,000 monthly — these ideas have resonated with a significant portion of the electorate.
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