Zohran Mamdani’s name had already made history on election night.
But just days after becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor-elect, he found himself at the center of one of the most intense political storms the city has witnessed in decades.
For supporters, his victory symbolized a major shift in the city’s political landscape.
For critics — including some of the most powerful voices in national politics — it sparked controversy, accusations, and heated rhetoric.
Mamdani, a 34-year-old progressive state assemblyman, won the mayoral race on November 4, 2025.He defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running…
Zohran Mamdani’s name had already made history on election night.
But just days after becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor-elect, he found himself at the center of one of the most intense political storms the city has witnessed in decades.
For supporters, his victory symbolized a major shift in the city’s political landscape.
For critics — including some of the most powerful voices in national politics — it sparked controversy, accusations, and heated rhetoric.
Mamdani, a 34-year-old progressive state assemblyman, won the mayoral race on November 4, 2025.He defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running…
