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Investing.com -- President Donald Trump criticized Zohran Mamdani, the expected Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, calling him a "Communist Lunatic" on his Truth Social platform Wednesday.
Trump’s comments came after Mamdani, a self-described Democratic Socialist, gained a significant lead against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the primary race, forcing Cuomo to concede.
If elected in November’s general election, Mamdani would make history as New York’s youngest mayor in a century, its first Muslim mayor, and the first person of South Asian descent to lead the city.
The Queens assemblyman rose from virtual obscurity in the polls through extensive social media outreach, a sophisticated volunteer network, substantial donor support, and direct mail campaigns that connected with young and progressive voters.
The upcoming mayoral race will serve as an indicator of U.S. political trends ahead of next year’s congressional midterms, particularly regarding issues like crime, immigration, and housing affordability.
Mamdani will face several opponents in the general election, including current Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an independent after becoming the first sitting mayor in the city’s modern history to be indicted on federal charges - charges that the Trump administration ordered dismissed earlier this year.
Other candidates in the race include Republican Curtis Sliwa, independent Jim Walden, and potentially Cuomo, who might run on a third-party ticket.
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