Was The Mamdani Speech A Bad Start For Him? What Does Donald Trump Have To Say About It?

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Rudrarup Ghosh

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November 11, 2025

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New York’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gave a fierce speech after his victory. However, while discussing the speech, President Trump stated that it was considerably angry. The recent statements of President Donald Trump on Fox News reflect the future of the relations between Washington and the Mayor-Elect of New York City.  

Moreover, individuals have targeted one another in various ways since Mamdani’s victory. At the same time, President Trump targets Mamdani while calling him a communist and a socialist. The Mamdani speech also fiercely responds to Donald Trump’s attacks. 

Thus, this shows that the two individuals have started on the wrong foot. This indicates that future clashes are evident. 

In this article, we will examine Zohran Mamdani’s speech and Trump’s response on Fox News. 

What Did Zohran Mamdani Say In His Speech? 

New York’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gave a long and somewhat inclusive speech. Moreover, he discussed the ethnic, cultural, and sociopolitical diversity in New York. However, the speech was fiercely angry against Donald Trump

Moreover, Mamdani stated that “if anyone can show the nation betrayed by Donald Trump , how to defeat them, it is the city that gave rise to him.” 

Zohran also went on stating that the only way to defeat a despot is by “dismantling the very conditions that allowed him to acquire power”.  

Thus, he says that this is not just how we are supposed to stop Donald Trump. However, this is how the New Yorkers shall stop the next one as well. 

Zohran Mamdani screamed from the podium and asked Donald Trump to “turn the volume up” in the most provocative way. 

He also stated that he will hold the bad landlords accountable as they have gone too far while exploiting their Tenants.  

Mamdani promises to extend labor protection. He says that “ New York City will remain a land of immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of today, led by an immigrant”. 

What Was The Response Of Donald Trump To The Zohran Mamdani Speech? 

While Mamdani says, “I know Donald Trump, you are watching, so turn up your volume,” it turns out that President Trump was actually watching Zohran Mamdani’s speech after his victory. 

The President responded to the speech after he was asked about it on Fox News. The Fox News correspondent asked Donald Trump about the new mayor. Donald Trump responded by saying he wants the new mayor to do well.  

However, he was very “torn”. He also said that he loves New York.  However, he said that for “a thousand years the concept of communism has not worked”. Hence, the president doubts if it would work this time. 

Was The Speech By Mamdani Angry Towards Donald Trump? 

The journalist also asked the president about Mamdani’s speech after the victory. Donald Trump responded, stating that Mamdani’s speech was very angry. 

 Donald Trump thus stated that Mamdani should be very nice to him, as he would approve many things that Mamdani would actually use to develop New York. 

Moreover, the president thinks that the speech made by Mamdani is one of the most “dangerous statements” for him to make. 

Trump also thinks that Mamdani should be more respectful towards Washington. Trump also conveyed that he wanted New York to do well. 

What Is the Big Jar Take On Zohran Mamdani’s Speech And The Response by Donald Trump? 

People of New York seem to widely celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s win. However, people should understand that Zohran Mamdani and President Trump both come from very different ideological backgrounds. 

Thus, both of them mostly denounce each other’s political ideologies. However, it seems the journey ahead for Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani will be difficult, as he will face various challenges related to approvals and funding. 

The statements by Donald Trump seemed like a threat directed towards Zohran Mamdani. Thus, this shows that politicians mostly prioritize their own interests over those of the common people. 

The conflict between the mayor-elect and the president will hamper the development of the city in terrible ways. 

Moreover, the USA has been shifting towards a more conservative politics, thus the country has been indulging in Xenophobia and Fundamentalism. 

This has made the majority start to be intolerant towards immigrants from different parts of the world

Thus, Mamdani’s victory remains significant today, as an immigrant leads New York City.  

Frequently Asked Questions About Zohran Mamdani’s Speech (FAQs)

Here are the answers to some of the commonly asked questions about Zohran Mamdani and his victory speech.

1. What Are Zohran Mamdani’s  Policies?

Zohran Mamdani’s policies include free child care, affordable education, and other initiatives that will make education and living in New York City affordable.

2. Who Is Zohran Mamdani’s Wife?

Rama Duwaji happens to be the wife of Zohran Mamdani. Rama Duwaji works as a renowned illustrator and Animator in the USA. 

3. What Is Zohran Mamdani’s Ethnicity?

Zohran Mamdani’s parents are of Indian descent. However, Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda.

4. Who is Zohran Mamdani’s Mother?

Zohran Mamdani’s Mother is Mira Nair. Mira Nair is one of the most renowned filmmakers of India. Mira Nair has made several masterpieces in Indian Movies. Moreover, the list of films by Mira Nair includes “Salam Bombay”, “Mississippi Masala”, and “The Namesake”. Mira Nair’s films are widely viewed and cherished worldwide.

5. What Is Zohran Mamdani’s Religion? 

Zohran Mamdani has become the first Muslim Mayor of Indian descent in the USA. Zohran Mamdani’s father is a Gujarati Shia Muslim. On the other hand, Zohran’s Mother is a Punjabi Hindu.

6. What Are The Political Views Of Zohran Mamdani? 

Zohrran Mamdani identifies as a Socialist Democrat. His ideological background is mostly liberal thoughts. 

7. Is Zohran Mamdani’s Wife A Muslim? 

Moreover, Zohran Mamdani identifies as a Muslim, while his wife, Rama Duwaji, has not publicly shared her religious beliefs. 

8. What Is The Net Worth Of Zohran Mamdani? 

Zohran Mamdani’s estimated net worth stands at around US $200,000, and he reportedly lives on rent without owning a car. Live Mint has reported this information in one of its articles.

9. Is Zohran Mamdani Indian?

Interestingly, Zohran Mamdani is of Indian origin, though he was born in Uganda to Indian parents before settling in the United States.

10. What Is The Ethnicity Of Zohran Mamdani’s Wife? 

Hence, his wife, Rama Duwaji, belongs to a Syrian-American background, with her family roots tracing back to Damascus, Syria.

Rudrarup Ghosh

Rudrarup is a Political Enthusiast who loves to comment on the everyday occurrences of international & domestic politics. Rudra also worked for a political consultancy in India, and he gained firsthand experience of Indian politics. He developed an interest in geopolitics while studying political science. During his Master's in Media Science, his area of interest became political news over new media.

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