Self-proclaimed Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has secured victory in the Democratic primary election for mayor of New York. The 33-year-old Muslim politician edged high-profile candidate Andrew Cuomo, who received public endorsement from former US president Bill Clinton.
Some Democrats have welcomed Mamdani’s win as an injection of fresh energy, while others fear it marks a move away from middle America.
US President Donald Trump has criticised the primary’s outcome, accusing the Democratic candidate of being a ‘communist lunatic’.
ABC Americas editor John Lyons says Cuomo’s defeat is an indication of how ‘broken’ and ‘out of touch’ the Democrats have become.
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