Zohran Mamdani Becomes New York’s First Muslim Mayor: How the World Reacts
New York (QNN)- Zohran Mamdani has won New York City’s mayoral election, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor. At 34, the democratic socialist is also the youngest person to hold the office in a century.
Following his win, the Democrat spoke directly to Trump, a New Yorker, saying it is the city that gave rise to him that will show the country how to defeat him.
“Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up!” Mamdani said.
He also told the Republican, “To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”
His remarks came after Trump threatened to cut federal funding to New York if he won. Trump also suggested that the poor showing for Republicans was down to his not being on the ballot and the ongoing government shutdown.
When Mamdani is sworn in as New York City’s mayor on January 1, the 34-year-old state lawmaker from Queens will be the youngest person to hold the office in a century.
Mamdani will also be New York’s first Muslim mayor and the first person of South Asian descent to lead the city in its 400-year history.
Mamdani’s views on Israel’s war on Gaza, which he has described as genocide, have mobilised both supporters and opponents.
He told Mehdi Hasan that he would arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he entered New York City. “As mayor, New York City would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu,” Mamdani said in December 2024. “This is a city that our values are in line with international law. It’s time that our actions are also.”
His vocal support of Palestinians, his position against Israeli occupation as he has also said he would review any Israel-linked investments made by the city, and his criticism of Israel have driven pro-Israelis to label him as antisemitic.
Taking to social media, pro-Palestinian, Muslim, and Jewish people have celebrated Mamdani’s victory.
New Yorkers voting Zohran after reading this: pic.twitter.com/D9NUn4on7f https://t.co/hrv1kSi6UU
— Kristi Yamaguccimane (@TheWapplehouse) November 4, 2025
“This is a win for America, Muslims, and Palestine. A massive slap to Israel and American Islamophobes,” Robert Carter wrote on X.
Muslim New Yorkers erupted in celebration following the news of the prejected victory of Zohran Mamdani – NYC's first ever Muslim mayor.
This is a win for America, Muslims and Palestine. A massive slap to Israel and American Islamophobes. pic.twitter.com/ONA9Vq1RKz
— Robert Carter (@Bob_cart124) November 5, 2025
“Palestine wasn’t a risk in Mamdani’s campaign, it was the reason he won,” Nerdeen Kiswani said.
Palestine wasn’t a risk in Mamdani’s campaign, it was the reason he won. This was a referendum on Zionism, and the victory we need to build on is the people’s rejection of it. The real win isn’t electoral, it’s ideological. We must capture, deepen, and organize on that rejection.
— Nerdeen Kiswani (@NerdeenKiswani) November 5, 2025
“My journey in politics began with Palestine… We said we cared about freedom, cared about justice, we cared about safety, we cared about peace, and yet we did not dare to apply those things to Palestine…”
— The Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani pic.twitter.com/0MOC79ZOq9
— The Resonance (@Partisan_12) November 5, 2025
For the record:
Zohran Mamdani won 6 months ago when he said he wasn't going to visit Israel.
Goodnight.
— Evan Kilgore 🇺🇸 (@EvanAKilgore) November 5, 2025
Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, a major defeat for MAGA, Israel, Cuomo and the Trump regime. pic.twitter.com/j8t5NhvAUh
— Anonymous (@YourAnonCentral) November 5, 2025
Mamdani’s win is a testament that supporting Israel is no longer a winning move politically in the US. Times are changing. Alhamdulilah!
— Hassan Shibly (@HassanShibly) November 5, 2025
