Trump slams New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
President Donald Trump has come out swinging against New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, criticizing the Democratic socialist for his refusal to condemn the term “globalize the intifada.” Mamdani, a Ugandan-born Muslim and New York State assemblyman from Queens, won the Democratic Party’s primary for mayor in June.
In a press conference on Tuesday morning, Trump didn’t hold back his thoughts on Mamdani, calling him a “total nut job” and labeling him as a communist. The former president expressed disbelief at the prospect of a self-proclaimed communist potentially running the city, stating, “I think the people in New York are crazy because they go this route. I think they’re crazy.”
Mamdani’s refusal to denounce the term “globalize the intifada,” which supports Palestinian resistance against Israel, became a point of contention. In an interview with NBC News, Mamdani explained that he didn’t want to “police language” by condemning the phrase.
Trump was quick to criticize Mamdani’s stance, asserting, “He’s a communist. The last thing we need is a communist. I said, there will never be socialism in the United States.” The former president predicted that Mamdani would face challenges in gaining financial support for his campaign, reassuring the public that he wouldn’t “run away with anything.”
As the news continues to develop, stay tuned for updates on this ongoing story. Diana Stancy, a politics reporter with Fox News Digital covering the White House, will be providing further insights into this political controversy.
