(TJV NEWS( Just one day after winning the New York City mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani faced backlash for releasing a video urging supporters to donate to his transition team. In the video, Mamdani explained that the committee had “important work ahead” and that public contributions would help fund the effort.
Despite criticism for seeking donations so soon after his victory, contributions reportedly flooded in. According to Crain’s New York Business reporter Nick Garber, Mamdani’s transition team raised $517,947.30 within the first 30 hours, coming from 7,074 individual donations—an average of $73 per donor. Mamdani shared Garber’s post on X (formerly Twitter), reacting with a simple eyes emoji.
Thank you, New York City. Together we made history.
Now let’s get to work. https://t.co/G7F2sbda74 pic.twitter.com/GQABMqJHgn
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) November 5, 2025
Many supporters celebrated the fundraising surge as proof of a strong grassroots movement. “That’s what real grassroots power looks like—ordinary people investing in someone who fights for them, not billionaires,” one user wrote. Another praised the high volume of small donations, calling it a sign of “authentic, community-based support.”
On November 6, Mamdani announced on X that his team was accepting applications from people eager to help “build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.”
His second day as mayor-elect included congratulating El San Juan Local 610 workers for securing a fair contract and meeting with state lawmakers to discuss issues affecting New York’s Latino community. He also criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for dismissing rising food prices, writing:
“In 2024, Republicans promised to lower the cost of groceries. In 2025, they’re shrugging it off, saying ‘food prices always go up.’ My administration will prove that government can work for you.”
Mamdani, who defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, is set to be sworn in as New York City’s mayor on January 1, 20XX.
