{"id":2593,"date":"2025-11-07T14:41:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/?p=2593"},"modified":"2025-11-07T14:41:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:41:55","slug":"trump-finally-responds-to-mamdanis-election-night-jabs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/trump-finally-responds-to-mamdanis-election-night-jabs\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump finally responds to Mamdani\u2019s election-night jabs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The political temperature is already rising after President Donald Trump responded sharply to newly elected New York City Mayor <strong>Zohran Mamdani\u2019s<\/strong> victory speech \u2014 setting the stage for what could become one of the most talked-about rivalries in U.S. politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On election night in Brooklyn, the energy was electric. Supporters packed the venue as <strong>34-year-old Mamdani<\/strong>, the first Muslim and first South Asian mayor in New York City\u2019s history, delivered a passionate and history-making address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>New York will remain a city of immigrants, built by immigrants, powered by immigrants \u2014 and as of tonight, led by an immigrant,<\/strong>\u201d Mamdani declared to roaring cheers. Then came the line that instantly went viral:<br>\u201c<strong>Donald Trump, since I know you\u2019re watching, I have four words for you \u2014 turn the volume up!<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The direct call-out spread across social media within minutes, drawing reactions from every corner of the political world. By Wednesday, Trump had issued his response during an interview with Fox News host <strong>Bret Baier<\/strong>, making it clear that he wasn\u2019t amused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump labeled Mamdani\u2019s comments \u201c<strong>angry and dangerous<\/strong>,\u201d saying, \u201cHe has to be a little more respectful of Washington, because if he\u2019s not, he doesn\u2019t have a chance of succeeding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading on next page&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t the first time the two have clashed. Throughout the campaign, Trump had criticized Mamdani, calling him a \u201c<strong>communist<\/strong>\u201d \u2014 despite Mamdani describing himself as a <strong>democratic socialist<\/strong>. Trump even hinted that a Mamdani-led city could face limited federal funding, warning that New York would only receive \u201c<strong>the minimum required<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Trump didn\u2019t stop there. Later that same day, speaking at a business event in Miami, he turned his attention to another frequent political rival \u2014 <strong>California Governor Gavin Newsom<\/strong> \u2014 introducing a new nickname that instantly made headlines.<br>\u201c<strong>Maybe that should be his nickname \u2014 Slimy. Slimy Newscum, right?<\/strong>\u201d Trump said, pausing as the crowd erupted in laughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newsom\u2019s quick reply on X (formerly Twitter) was short but cutting: \u201c<strong>You lost.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for Mamdani, he hasn\u2019t directly responded to Trump\u2019s remarks \u2014 at least not yet. But his victory speech made one thing clear: he\u2019s not afraid to challenge power, even on a national stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump\u2019s response, meanwhile, shows he\u2019s not backing down either. With both men standing firm in their convictions, this emerging feud could reshape not only New York\u2019s political landscape but also the national conversation heading into the next election cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you think \u2014 is this the beginning of a major political showdown or just opening-night drama? 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