Video: Zohran Mamdai Asserts Muslim Identity In Victory Speech

In a landmark win, 34-year-old Democrat Zohran Mamdani delivered a fiery victory speech in Brooklyn after being elected New York City’s youngest mayor. Addressing President Donald Trump directly, Mamdani invoked “hope in times of darkness,” emphasizing his Muslim identity and progressive vision for the city. The record turnout marked the highest voter participation in five decades. Mamdani’s remarks took aim at Trump’s earlier warnings of cutting federal funds if he won, signaling a defiant start to his tenure after defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.