Summary
Zohran Mamdani was elected as the new mayor of New York City, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in more than a century. President Trump previously criticized Mamdani and threatened to cut federal funding for New York City if he won.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani, at age 34, was elected as New York City’s mayor.
- He is the first Muslim to become the mayor of the city.
- Mamdani is also the youngest mayor of New York City since 1892.
- President Trump called Mamdani a "communist" during the campaign.
- Trump threatened to cut federal funding to NYC if Mamdani won the mayoral race.
