Trump claims America 'lost bit of sovereignty' after Mamdani's victory
What's the story
United States President Donald Trump has slammed New Yorkers for electing Zohran Mamdani as their new mayor. Speaking at a business event in Miami, Trump claimed that the election result meant the "loss of sovereignty" for the US and predicted that New York City would head toward communism. At the same event later, he broke into his signature dance moves. He also called Mamdani a "Communist lunatic." However, he didn't elaborate on how he plans to address this situation.
Twitter Post
Trump's dance moves at the America Business Forum
🔥🚨BREAKING: President Trump just started doing his iconic dance down here in Miami and the crowd went absolutely wild. The entire city has been ecstatic about Trump being here. This is the most loved President of our lifetime. pic.twitter.com/zp1ZqY6K1T
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) November 5, 2025
Election outcome
Mamdani's historic win
Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democrat, made history as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor. He defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in an election with record voter turnout, with over 2 million voters. Trump attributed the Republican Party's loss to his absence from the ballot and government shutdowns. In a post on Truth Social, he wrote that "TRUMP WASN'T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN... WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT."
Election dynamics
Trump warns federal funding to New York could be affected
During the campaign, Trump had warned voters to support Cuomo to prevent Mamdani's victory. He also hinted that federal funding to New York could be affected under a Mamdani administration. In another post, he wrote: "If Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the Election for Mayor of New York City... it is highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds, other than the very minimum as required."
Future prospects
Mamdani promises to work with Trump for New Yorkers
Trump even warned that New York would turn into communist Cuba or socialist Venezuela, forcing New Yorkers to flee to Florida. Mamdani, who will replace Mayor Eric Adams, had entered the race with limited experience but still managed to win. He had promised to work with Trump "for the sake of New Yorkers," but would not be intimidated. The mayor manages a $116 billion annual budget and key services, including policing and education.