Zohran Mamdani Faces Political Attacks After Historic NYC Mayoral Victory
An Immigrant’s Journey to City Hall
Mamdani’s path to becoming mayor began far from New York.
He was born in Kampala, Uganda, in 1991.
His family immigrated to the United States when he was seven years old.
His background as a son of immigrants shaped his worldview.
He often speaks about issues of fairness, economic justice, and immigrant rights, themes that resonated strongly during his mayoral run.
A Candidate Who Attracted Both Admiration and Opposition
Even before Election Day, Mamdani had become a polarizing figure in national politics.
Throughout the campaign, he frequently criticized federal immigration enforcement practices, especially the behavior of ICE agents in New York.
During his primary victory speech in June 2025, he promised to “stop masked ICE agents from deporting our neighbors.”
The statement drew national attention — and immediate backlash.
Former President Donald Trump responded directly, telling ABC News:
“Well then, we’ll have to arrest him.”
He also insulted Mamdani publicly, calling him “a nut job” and repeating — without evidence — claims that the mayor-elect was in the country unlawfully.
“A lot of people are saying he’s here illegally,” Trump said in one interview.
“We’re going to look at everything.”
Although these claims had no factual basis, they fueled a wave of criticism from conservative activists and media commentators.
Mamdani, who has been a U.S. citizen since 2018, called the allegations harmful and irresponsible.Continue reading…
