Former US President Donald Trump labeled Indian-origin Zoheran Mamdani, who is running for New York City Mayor, a '100% Communist Lunatic.' Trump also made harsh remarks about Mamdani's image, ideology, and supporters.
America: American politics has once again heated up, this time due to Indian-origin Muslim leader Zoheran Mamdani. Former US President Donald Trump has launched a direct and scathing attack on Mamdani, who is in the race for New York City Mayor. Trump not only questioned Mamdani's ideology but also targeted him personally.
Trump's Attack on Social Media
Donald Trump, through a post on his social media platform 'Truth Social', addressed Mamdani as a '100 percent Communist Lunatic'. He wrote, "It finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line. 100 percent Communist Lunatic Zoheran Mamdani has won the Democratic primary and is now on his way to becoming the Mayor of New York." Trump also said that there have been far-leftists in America before, but now this situation has become extremely laughable.
Personal Comments and Criticism
In his statement, Trump also made sarcastic remarks about Mamdani's physical appearance, voice, and political capabilities. He wrote, "Mamdani looks terrible, his voice is raspy, he is not smart, and he has the support of AOC+3." Here, the reference was to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a progressive and left-leaning Democratic leader in America. Trump even said that all the leaders supporting Mamdani are fools and that this is an unfortunate moment in American political history.
Who is Zoheran Mamdani
Zoheran Mamdani is an American politician of Indian origin. He is the son of the famous filmmaker Mira Nair and the Ugandan Marxist scholar Mahmood Mamdani. Zoheran is a member of the New York State Assembly and has now announced his candidacy for the New York City Mayor. Currently, he has crossed the first hurdle by securing 43.5 percent of the votes in the Democratic primary. Approximately 90 percent of the counting has been completed, and if the trend continues, Mamdani will be included in the final race for the Mayor's office.
Potential First Muslim Mayor
If Zoheran Mamdani wins the upcoming rounds as well, he could become the first Muslim mayor of New York City. This achievement would be a historic moment not only for America but also for India and the South Asian community. Mamdani has taken the support of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for his ideology and presents himself as a progressive, inclusive, and human rights advocate.
Open Support for Palestine
Zoheran Mamdani also holds clear opinions on international issues. He has spoken in favor of Palestine and has sharply criticized Israel's policies. He says that Israel is committing 'genocide' against the Palestinians. Due to this clear and bold stance, he faces criticism from American Jewish and right-wing groups, but he remains firm in his views.
Political Reactions Intensify
After Trump's statement, several leaders of the Democratic Party have supported Mamdani. Many left-wing leaders, including AOC, have called Trump's comments not only insulting but also racist and Islamophobic. They say that such rhetoric weakens American democracy and increases social polarization.
Debate over the Communist Tag
Trump's labeling of Mamdani as a "Communist Lunatic" has sparked a new debate. Communism has been a sensitive and historically controversial ideology in America. Although Mamdani himself considers himself not a communist but a 'social democrat', which is an ideology in America that fights for public education, healthcare, and workers' rights. But among Trump supporters, the word communist is still becoming a weapon to spread fear and hatred.
