New Yorkers brave the cold to welcome Zohran Mamdani as their new mayor

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's mayor after his election in November 2025. Mamdani won on his promise to tackle cost-of-living issues in the city while sharply criticising the US president, Republican Donald Trump. Many New York residents expect him to be a disruptive political force. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier went to ask them what Mamdani represented for them.

Jan 2, 2026 - 18:00
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New Yorkers brave the cold to welcome Zohran Mamdani as their new mayor
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's mayor after his election in November 2025. Mamdani won on his promise to tackle cost-of-living issues in the city while sharply criticising the US president, Republican Donald Trump. Many New York residents expect him to be a disruptive political force. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier went to ask them what Mamdani represented for them.

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