Conservatives were fuming late Tuesday night as Zohran Mamdani declared victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who conceded to the democratic socialist after stunning returns in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary.
Laura Loomer — a far-right firebrand and ally of President Donald Trump — hurled up a storm of posts on X, formerly Twitter, where she claimed there will be “another 9/11 in NYC” under Mamdani’s possible leadership.
“New Yorkers forgot all about the victims of 9/11 killed by Muslims. Now a Muslim Communist will be the mayor of New York City. Get out while you can,” wrote Loomer, a conspiracy theorist and anti-Muslim extremist who was once banned and later reinstated to the platform.
She hurled further anti-Muslim attacks at Mamdani — who, if elected, would be New York City’s first Muslim mayor — by baselessly claiming he’s “literally supported by terrorists.”
Mamdani, in a campaign where he didn’t shy away from his faith, has notably been hit with intense criticism from opponents over his views on Palestine. He’s also faced death threats targeting him and his family, sparking a police probe.
OutKick founder Clay Travis, in an appearance on Fox News, criticized Mamdani for wanting to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he visit New York City.
Last year, the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest, accusing him of war crimes as part of its investigation in Palestine.
“This is a disaster!” said Travis, who also knocked Mamdani for plans for policing in the city.
Elsewhere on social media, Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk also used the 9/11 attacks to grumble about the “Muslim Socialist” that’s “on pace to run New York City.”
Kirk, when asked by Fox News’ Jessica Tarlov to take down his “gross and Islamophobic” post, defended his post.
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) — who is reportedly eyeing a run for governor next year — also used Mamdani’s big night to describe him as a “radical, Defund-the-Police, Communist, raging Antisemite” and a “jihadist” before claiming New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) was panicking over the initial primary results.
Hochul — who didn’t endorse a candidate in the primary — instead expressed her hopes on social media of discussing ways to “ensure a safe, affordable, and livable” New York City with Mamdani in the future.
Mamdani has championed several progressive causes including a push for free city buses, free child care and city-run grocery stores.