Trump brands New York mayoral candidate Mamdani a ‘radical communist'
BY Libyan Express Jun 26, 2025 - 02:50 Updated: Jun 26, 2025 - 07:00 Donald Trump, Zohran Mamdani (Credit: Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Zahran Mamdani, a Muslim state legislator who recently won the Democratic primary for Mayor of New York City, labelling him a 'radical communist' in a post on his social media platform.
In a message on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump wrote: 'The Democrats have gone too far. Zahran Mamdani, a completely obsessed communist, has won the Democratic Party primary and is now on his way to becoming Mayor of New York.'
He added: 'We've seen far-left radicals before, but this has become a bit ridiculous. He looks awful, sounds irritating, and he's not smart. All the fools support him.'
Mamdani, who currently serves in the New York State Assembly, secured the Democratic nomination according to preliminary results published on Wednesday. His progressive platform, focusing on housing reform, social justice, and environmental issues, has drawn strong support from younger and left-leaning voters in the city.
Trump's remarks have attracted widespread attention, with critics condemning his personal attacks, while some of his supporters echoed concerns about the Democratic Party's direction.
Born to Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani and of Indian heritage, Zahran Mamdani is part of a new wave of progressive leaders reshaping urban politics in the US. If elected, he would be New York's first Muslim mayor.
The mayoral race in New York is expected to draw significant national interest as candidates debate critical issues such as policing, housing, and climate policy. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express.
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