New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, who is on track to win the Democratic Party ’s nomination in the New York City mayoral race, on Wednesday reacted to Donald Trump calling him a “100% Communist Lunatic” following his surprise success, warning the president that he is prepared to challenge the more cruel elements of his agenda.

Rep. Elise Stefanik, another New York Republican rumored to be eyeing a gubernatorial run, declared on X that Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul must be in “full-blown panic mode” and warned that “New Yorkers will defeat you to save our state.”

Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani spoke after winning the Democratic primary for New York City Mayor last night. He will face former Democrat Mayor Eric Adams in the fall. ZOHRAN MAMDANI: We have won because New Yorkers have stood up for a city they can afford.