The son of Indian immigrants, born in Uganda, became the first Muslim to head the government of the largest city in the US. His victory is one of the Democrats' successes in this year's local elections in the country. During a speech in Brooklyn, Mamdani announced the beginning of a “new era” in politics.
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How many votes did Mamdani get?
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What are the main points of Mamdani's program?
What did Trump say about the election results?
The Mayor of New York appeals to the President of the United States. “Listen to me, President Trump.”
— We believe in standing up for those we love – whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, a Black woman, a single mother or anyone else who has their backs against the wall. Your fight is also our fight, he said.
He announced a “bold vision” of New York without excuses and compromises. In his program, the new mayor announced a rent freeze, free bus transport and universal child care.
He emphasized that New York is a city built and powered by immigrants, and now it will also be run by immigrants. After these words, he referred directly to the US president.
— Listen to me, President Trump, when I say: To get at any one of us, you'll have to take on all of us – he said from the podium.
“We won because New Yorkers dared to believe that the impossible could become possible,” Mamdani said.
The 34-year-old politician presented his plan as a way to defeat the forces of “oligarchy and authoritarianism” that, in his opinion, threaten democracy throughout the country.
— If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave birth to him. – he emphasized, addressing directly to the former president.
— Donald Trump, I know you're watching this. I have four words for you: turn up the volume [ang. turn up the volume] — he said.
Donald Trump, commenting on Mamdani's victory, wrote eloquently on the Truth Social platform: “…SO IT HAS STARTED!”
Democrats' success in the US elections
Earlier, the US president commented on the election results on his social media platform.
Tuesday's election was a success for Democrats on many levels. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger became the first woman governor, Mikie Sherrill won in New Jersey, and the party's candidates also won in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
