Is Trump secretly waiting to benefit from Mamdani’s New York City mayor race win?

Is Trump secretly waiting to benefit from Mamdani’s New York City mayor race win?

Republican leaders in the United States are believed to be watching Zohran Mamdani’s recent win in the New York City mayoral race with strategic interest. Some speculate they expect it to deepen divisions within the Democratic Party following Mamdani’s surprise victory.

Moments after being declared the city’s mayor-elect, Mamdani addressed the public in a passionate speech that included a direct message to the President. He stated that he was aware the President was watching and added, “turn up the volume.”

“The Donald Trumps of our city have grown far too comfortable taking advantage of their tenants,”

said Mamdani, criticizing the influence of wealthy property owners and signaling a tougher stance on housing justice issues in New York.

President Trump soon reacted on his Truth Social account, posting a statement that said:

“TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT.”

Pollsters took note of his comment, and not long after, the President followed up with another brief message:

“…AND SO IT BEGINS!”

The Democratic Party celebrated widespread victories across multiple races that night, highlighting stronger-than-expected voter turnout and momentum going into the next election cycle.

Author’s summary

Mamdani’s mayoral victory drew sharp reactions from both sides, with President Trump closely observing how it might shift the balance within Democratic ranks.

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The Week The Week — 2025-11-05

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