US President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the election results as Zohran Mamdani made history by becoming New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor. Speaking to Fox News after Mamdani’s victory, Trump criticized the 34-year-old Democratic socialist for what he called an “angry speech.”

“I thought it was a very angry speech, certainly angry towards me. And I think he should be very nice to me. You know, I’m the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him. So he’s off to a bad start,” Trump told Fox News.

Trump said he was open to talking with Mamdani but urged the new mayor to adopt a “more cooperative tone.”

Mamdani’s Direct Message to Trump

Mamdani, who celebrated his historic win with supporters in New York, made a bold reference to the president in his victory speech. “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,” said Mamdani.

He also promised to make New York City more affordable, curb corruption, and introduce higher taxes for the wealthy.

Trump’s Warning Over Federal Funds

Trump’s latest comments come after weeks of warnings that he would cut federal funding to New York City if Mamdani won the election.

In multiple posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump repeatedly attacked Mamdani and endorsed his opponent, Andrew Cuomo. He also hinted that he might block extra funds for the city under Mamdani’s leadership.

“We’ll Help Him a Little Bit,” Says Trump

Although visibly unhappy with the outcome, Trump left the door slightly open for cooperation. “We’ll help him a little bit, maybe. We want New York to be successful. We’ll help them,” Trump said.

Trump Allies Label Mamdani a “Communist”

Despite Mamdani identifying as a socialist, Trump and his allies have repeatedly called him a communist. Right-wing media and supporters of the MAGA movement echoed this label, with the New York Post front page reflecting the same after Mamdani’s win.

Mamdani’s Historic Election

Zohran Mamdani will officially take office in January 2026, marking a new chapter in New York City’s political history. He won with 50.4 percent of the vote, becoming not only the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor but also its youngest in more than a century.