President Donald Trump has a new nickname for far-left New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani — and it’s one voters won’t forget.
During a no-holds-barred interview Friday morning on Fox News’ Fox & Friends, Trump blasted Mamdani’s radical socialist agenda, saying:
“I call him my little communist. He’s my little communist mayor.”
Trump’s warning comes as New York City faces rising crime, crumbling infrastructure, and an exodus of families and businesses fleeing the city’s sky-high taxes and progressive policies.
Mamdani’s Radical Socialist Vision for NYC
Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist from Queens, stunned the political establishment in June when he defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo and nine other candidates to win the Democratic nomination for mayor.
If elected, Mamdani has vowed to push policies that many experts say would bankrupt New York City and destroy its economy, including:
- Eliminating all bus fares, making public transit completely free.
- Free college tuition at the City University of New York (CUNY).
- Rent freezes on city-managed housing.
- Taxpayer-funded childcare for children up to age five.
- Government-run grocery stores, creating state-controlled food distribution.
Trump immediately slammed Mamdani’s platform after his primary win, calling him a “100% Communist Lunatic.”
“We should never be in a position where we’re even talking about electing a communist,” Trump warned. “This is about saving New York City.”
Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and would become NYC’s first Muslim and millennial mayor, has denied being a communist — but his policies tell a different story.
Polls Show Dangerous Lead for Mamdani
Two major polls this week — from Quinnipiac University and The New York Times/Siena College — show Mamdani with a commanding 22-point lead over his rivals.
- Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, co-founder of the Guardian Angels, trails far behind in third place.
- Embattled incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, now running as an independent, sits in fourth after skipping the Democratic primary amid plummeting approval ratings.
Despite intense pressure from Trump allies to unite behind a single candidate, both Sliwa and Adams have vowed to stay in the race, further splitting the anti-Mamdani vote.
Trump Pushes for a United Front
Trump has repeatedly urged candidates to narrow the field to prevent Mamdani from winning outright.
“I would like to see two people drop out and have it be one-on-one,” Trump said last week. “That’s a race that could be won.”
But in Friday’s interview, Trump admitted even a two-way race may not be enough.
“It almost looks like even one candidate wouldn’t work at this point,” he said. “People are tired of bad candidates. This is a rebellion.”
Trump was especially blunt about Sliwa, saying:
“Look, I’m a Republican, but Curtis is not exactly primetime.”
Sliwa later responded, telling Fox News Digital that while he’s known Trump for years, they’ve had a “love-hate relationship.”
What Happens If Adams Drops Out?
Pollsters suggest that if Adams were to quit the race, the numbers could tighten:
- Quinnipiac projects Mamdani would still lead 46% to 30% over Cuomo, with Sliwa at 17%.
- New York Times/Siena shows Mamdani barely edging Cuomo 48% to 44% in a head-to-head matchup.
With less than two months before Election Day, Trump is sounding the alarm that a Mamdani victory could turn New York City into a model of failed socialist governance — with ripple effects nationwide.
Why This Matters to America
For decades, New York City has been a symbol of American prosperity and strength. Trump argues that if radical socialism takes root there, it will embolden far-left politicians across the country.
“Electing Mamdani isn’t just a local mistake,” Trump said. “It’s a message to the rest of the country — and it’s a dangerous one.”
With crime rising, businesses closing, and families fleeing, the stakes could not be higher for voters this November.
Key Takeaway for Conservative Voters
- Mamdani’s agenda threatens to dismantle the foundations of NYC’s economy and public safety.
- Trump’s new nickname, “My Little Communist,” perfectly captures the danger posed by his far-left policies.
- Without a unified conservative front, Mamdani could easily win — with disastrous consequences for New York and beyond.
