Can Zohran Mamdani say anything without ‘ultimately'? He admits in fun video
His video also featured a clip of a recent interview with News12, where Mamdani almost managed to avoid saying it.'Please keep sending me your feedback, because ultimately, I will get better,' Mamdani concluded with a smile.Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@zohrankmamdani)Ultimately, everybody loved Mamdani's video as is clear from the comments section of the post.
Zohran Mamdani, 33, is an Indian-American politician and the son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair. He made history in June by becoming the first Muslim nominee for the Democrats in the New York City mayoral race, after former Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded.He also made headlines after a video in which he was seen enjoying a meal with his hands went viral on social media.- EndsMust Watch
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