New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) speaks to supporters during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City. Mamdani was announced as the winner of the Democratic nomination for mayor in a crowded field in the City’s mayoral primary to choose a successor to Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election on an independent ticket.
In Trump’s America, NYC Backs Mamdani — A Syrian-In-Law, Bengali-Speaking, Gaza-Vocal Mayoral Front-Runner
I will always be clear in my language and based in facts: Israel is committing a genocide,” the 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani had said. The Indian-origin lawmaker declared victory in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor, while the former governor Andrew Cuomo conceded. While the Trump administration is determined to deport immigrants for speaking up about Palestine, the front-runner has been vocal about the war in Gaza . Just days before the June 24 primary, Mamdani refused to condemn the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’ — a slogan supporting Palestinian resistance against Israel. As for his unconventional campaign, Mandani has plans to bring down the cost-of-living through city-owned grocery stores, universal childcare, and other bold proposals. The Ugandan born Indian-American has given interviews in Bengali and has spoken about his marriage with a Syrian artist. In Trump’s increasingly right-leaning America, Mamdani unapologetically advocates inclusion.
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
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Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani hugs supporters after speaking at his primary election party, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York.
Supporters of Zohran Mamdani
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Supporters of Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani cheer while he speaks at his primary election party, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York.
Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) speaks to supporters
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New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) speaks to supporters during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City.
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joins the weekly demonstrations outside of Tesla stores to protest Elon Musk and his role at the Department of Government Efficiency, March 29, 2025, in the West Village neighborhood of New York City.
Zorhran Mamdani Supporters
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Supporters of New York State assembly member Zorhran Mamdani attend his first rally at a nightclub on May 4, 2025 in the Williamsburg neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani
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Assembly member Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference on Universal Child Care at Columbus Park Playground on November 19, 2024 in New York City.
Universal Child Care press conference inn NYC
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People hold signs as they attend a press conference on Universal Child Care at Columbus Park Playground on November 19, 2024 in New York City.
Grocery store in Manhattan
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A worker stocks food items at a Whole Foods Market grocery store in Manhattan on December 17, 2024 in New York City. Grocery prices have recently seen their most significant monthly gain since January of 2023 with egg prices rising 8.2% alone.
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A woman picks food in a fresh market on July 26, 2022 in New York. Food prices in the New York area have jumped more than 9% in the last year, is the steepest in the last 40 years, according to the BLS. Inflation is hitting poor and working-class New Yorkers, immigrants and the food pantries that support them.
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