Mehdi Hasan Challenges Critics Following Zohran Mamdani's Historic Victory as First Muslim Mayor of New York City

Nov 05, 2025 06:46 pm CST

Journalist Mehdi Hasan confronted critics after Zohran Mamdani's landmark election as New York City's first Muslim mayor. The 34-year-old Democratic socialist celebrated with Bollywood music while promising to fight for everyday New Yorkers against political dynasties and addressing the city's economic challenges through wealth taxation.