United States President Donald Trump made a 'threat' to Zohran Mamdani before he got elected as the mayor of New York City on Tuesday (4 Nov).

Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar claimed "New Yorkers have just fallen for the Socialist lie" following the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the city's mayoral elections.

Zohran Mamdani, a prominent democratic socialist and state lawmaker, is projected to win election for New York City’s next mayor, delivering a seismic blow to the city’s deep-rooted power structures with all eyes on the future of a fractured Democratic Party charting its future against Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump warned New York City voters against electing Zohran Mamdani, threatening to withhold federal funds. Trump urged a vote for independent Andrew Cuomo, framing it as a choice between disaster and capability.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said the Democratic victories in Tuesday’s elections should send a message to President Trump. The victories are “not just a message about

Democrats won up and down the ballot yesterday, riding a backlash to Donald Trump’s second term. They dislike him, they really dislike him.

Zohran Mamdani could become New York City's first Muslim mayor if he can fend off an upset bid by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

In a significant electoral shift, Democrats achieved notable victories in Virginia and New Jersey, hinting at a potential challenge for Donald Trump as he gears up for the 2026 midterms. These results may signal a changing political landscape as the party seeks to regain national relevance.

Donald Trump features prominently in state and local elections happening Tuesday, a year after he retook the White House

Cuomo is the son of the late Governor Mario Cuomo, giving him longstanding ties to Democratic politics in New York. He served as New York’s governor from 2011 to 2021 prior to resigning amid sexual harassment allegations, which he continues to deny.