Trump slams Zohran Mamdani after the new New York City mayor gave a fiery and emotional victory speech. President Donald Trump said Mamdani’s words were “angry and divisive” and warned that such a tone could harm cooperation between the city and the federal government. Speaking on Fox News, Trump advised Mamdani to “be nice” and reminded him that many city projects depend on federal assistance. He compared Mamdani to former mayor Bill de Blasio, saying both showed “bad signs.” While Trump attacked his “socialist ideas,” he added that he still wants New York to succeed under Mamdani’s leadership.
Trump Slams Zohran Mamdani
VIDEO | Reacting to NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory address, US President Donald Trump says, “I thought it was a very angry speech, certainly angry toward me. And I think he should be very nice to me. You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things… pic.twitter.com/c9nZS61DoL
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What Zohran Mamdani said
In his victory speech, Zohran Mamdani spoke passionately about making New York fair and equal for everyone. He promised to hold bad landlords accountable, make housing affordable, and support working-class families. Mamdani’s line, “Turn the volume up,” quickly went viral, reflecting his readiness to stand up to powerful interests. His words outlined a progressive plan focused on justice, equality, and transparency. After hearing the speech, Trump criticised Mamdani, saying his attitude was a “bad sign” for Washington-New York ties. Despite the clash, both leaders expressed a desire for the city to move forward successfully.
BREAKING: In the most stunning moment of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s acceptance speech, he directly calls out Trump, saying “Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up.”
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