Just days after making history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani is facing an extraordinary challenge — the President of the United States is reportedly threatening to strip him of his citizenship.
A Historic Win Shakes Up U.S. Politics
On November 4, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani achieved a landmark victory, defeating Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a decisive election. When he’s sworn in on January 1, 2026, he’ll become the city’s first Muslim, first South Asian, first African-born, and first Millennial mayor — a political milestone for America’s largest city.
“The conventional wisdom would tell you that I am far from the perfect candidate,” Mamdani told cheering supporters at his victory rally. “I am young. I am Muslim. I am a democratic socialist. And most damning of all, I refuse to apologize for any of it.”
His message of economic justice and inclusivity struck a chord with voters across the five boroughs. Running on a progressive platform — including free public buses, universal childcare, and a rent freeze on stabilized apartments — Mamdani built a grassroots movement that defied expectations and overcame powerful establishment opponents.
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