‘Turn The Volume Up’: Zohran Mamdani To Trump In His First Victory Speech

<p>Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a fiery message to US President Donald Trump during his first victory speech, telling him to &ldquo;turn the volume up&rdquo; – a remark that quickly drew applause from supporters.</p>
<p>The 34-year-old Democratic nominee, celebrated for his progressive politics and grassroots-driven campaign, secured a landslide victory in Wednesday&rsquo;s tightly fought mayoral election. Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who contested as an independent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, marking a defining shift in the city&rsquo;s political landscape.</p>
<p>His win represents not only a personal triumph but also a resounding moment for New York&rsquo;s progressive movement, energising Democrats nationwide and signalling the rise of a new generation of leadership in American politics.</p>
<h2><strong>Victory Speech</strong></h2>
<p>New York City&rsquo;s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani delivered a powerful and symbolic victory speech, blending gratitude, conviction and defiance as he addressed his supporters following his historic win.</p>
<p>Expressing thanks to his campaign team and the city&rsquo;s voters, Mamdani did not just give a sharp message to Donald Trump to &ldquo;turn up the volume&rdquo;, but also pledged to confront the corruption that, in his words, has &ldquo;allowed billionaires like Trump to evade taxation and exploit tax breaks.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The 34-year-old Democrat also thanked his mother, Mira Nair, the acclaimed Indian-American filmmaker renowned for works such as Salaam Bombay!, Mississippi Masala and Queen of Katwe.</p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>Mamdani ended his speech with Dhoom Machale 😭😫 <a href=”https://t.co/21TBjSbk26″>pic.twitter.com/21TBjSbk26</a></p>
&mdash; L (@rebrandthisshi) <a href=”https://twitter.com/rebrandthisshi/status/1985931500081098753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>November 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Invoking the words of Jawaharlal Nehru from his iconic Tryst with Destiny speech, Mamdani declared, &ldquo;A moment comes, but rarely in history,&rdquo; underscoring the significance of his election for a new generation of leadership.</p>
<p>With characteristic flair, Mamdani ended his address on an exuberant note, signing off with &ldquo;Dhoom Machale&rdquo; &mdash; a nod to his energetic campaign style and connection with younger voters across the city.</p>