New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, who is on track to win the Democratic Party ’s nomination in the New York City mayoral race, on Wednesday reacted to Donald Trump calling him a “100% Communist Lunatic” following his surprise success, warning the president that he is prepared to challenge the more cruel elements of his agenda.

President Donald Trump speaking during a news conference following the 2025 NATO Summit on June 25, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands (left) and New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mam

He called the mayoral nominee a “Communist Lunatic” and insulted his looks. But he said the same thing about Kamala Harris.