Mamdani said the funds would be used to hire policy experts, strengthen infrastructure, and support the early stages of his administration.

Along with the video, Mamdani wrote, “Thank you, New York City. Together we made history. Now let’s get to work.”

However, the newly elected mayor has faced backlash online for soliciting donations immediately after his election victory.

“It’s been less than 24 hours since Mamdani won the election & he’s already asking for money. Congratulations New York City, bravo,” one user wrote.

Another added, “Islamist and Communist Mamdani promises ‘free’ stuff. Now he begs for donations?” Yet another person commented, “Already begging for money. What a joke.”

 

 

Liberal commentator Van Jones was among those raising alarm at Democratic socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s fiery victory speech, noting what he called an instant “character switch” as soon as the election was