NYC mayoral candidate discusses his rise, his critics and what comes next
Zohran Mamdani, following his win in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, spoke about the significant changes in his life, including increased security due to threats. He highlighted a supportive call from Boston Mayor Wu and addressed criticism from political opponents, including the president, who has labeled him a communist and threatened legal action over his stance on immigration enforcement. Mamdani acknowledged that several top Democratic leaders have yet to endorse him, but stated he is engaged in ongoing discussions focused on affordability and city issues. The interview concluded with a look back at his early days, featuring archival footage from his high school soccer career, underscoring the unexpected nature of his political journey.
Breakdown
- Mamdani now travels with security due to threats following his primary win. 5s
- He received a congratulatory call from Boston Mayor Wu on election night. 27s
- Mamdani faces criticism from the right and from the president, who has called him a communist and threatened arrest over his immigration policies. 44s
- Top Democratic leaders have not yet endorsed Mamdani, but he continues discussions with them about city issues. 1m 14s
- Archival footage highlighted Mamdani's unexpected journey from high school soccer to mayoral candidate. 1m 34s