Summary
Celebrities reacted to the victory of Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, in the New York City mayoral race against Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani's win marks a significant achievement for the political left as he prepares to become a prominent socialist leader. Some celebrities supported Mamdani, while others criticized or expressed concern over his policies.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani, a state legislator, won the New York City mayoral race with over 50% of the vote.
- Mamdani is identified as a Democratic socialist and his win is seen as a major victory for the left.
- Celebrities like 50 Cent and Jackie Goldschneider publicly criticized Mamdani's policies on social media.
- Critics questioned Mamdani’s proposals for free bus services and city-run grocery stores.
- Mamdani faced criticism for past comments about Israel and his support to defund the police.
- Celebrities such as Lupita Nyong’o and Cynthia Nixon celebrated Mamdani's victory.
- Former Governor Andrew Cuomo ran as an independent and lost the election.
- Curtis Sliwa was the Republican candidate in the race.
