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Mamdani Gains Manhattan Democrats’ Endorsement as Trump Steps Up Attacks

The democratic socialist nominee has drawn backing from Manhattan’s Democratic executive committee along with young tech and finance donors as President Trump labels him a 'communist' with stern warnings.

Zohran Mamdani, Democratic candidate for mayor, can be seen leaving a press conference celebrating his primary victory with leaders and members of the city's labor unions on July 2, 2025, in New York. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
Zohran Mamdani

Overview

  • The Manhattan Democratic Party executive committee overwhelmingly endorsed Mamdani by a 49–5 vote, cementing institutional support for the November election.
  • President Trump called Mamdani a "communist" at a White House dinner with Israel’s prime minister and warned he must "behave or else," intensifying national opposition.
  • Former governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams have publicly urged each other to withdraw independent bids to avoid splitting the anti-Mamdani vote.
  • Mamdani has attracted contributions from young tech and finance professionals, including venture capitalist James Hueston, despite pledges to raise taxes on top earners.
  • Critics have focused renewed scrutiny on his 2015 social media posts suggesting FBI surveillance contributed to Anwar al-Awlaki’s turn to al-Qaeda.