NEW: Mamdani Begs Supporters For Cash Hours After Winning Mayoral Race

Zohran Mamdani hasn’t even picked out the drapes for Gracie Mansion, and he’s already asking New Yorkers to open their wallets.

Mamdani, the far-left firebrand who pulled off a stunning upset over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa to become New York City’s next mayor, posted a victory video on X after his win — and immediately drew fire for turning it into a cash pitch.

In the clip, Mamdani walked through what he said would be a busy transition, telling supporters there was “a lot of work to be done” and that he’d need resources to “hire experts” and build out “infrastructure.” He said he’d previously told backers to stop donating — but now needed their help again.

Alongside the video, Mamdani wrote, “Thank you, New York City. Together, we made history. Now let’s get to work.”

But a whole lot of New Yorkers weren’t buying it.

“It’s been less than 24 hours since Mamdani won the election & he’s already asking for money. Congratulations New York City, bravo,” one person fumed on X.

Another seethed, “Islamist and Communist Mamdani promises ‘free’ stuff. Now he begs for donations?”

“Already begging for money. What a joke,” another user snapped.

Critics also circulated a photo of Mamdani with Alex Soros, son of billionaire George Soros, to underscore their point about his cash appeal. “When you ask taxpayers for more money — make sure to ask your friends first,” the user wrote.

Mamdani isn't even in office yet and he's already asking people to give him money 😂😂😂😂😂😂

CLASSIC. pic.twitter.com/Q5sVSctnM2

— Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) November 5, 2025

His actions imply that, while he plans to offer “free” services, he expects his supporters to foot the bill for the administration’s establishment. This contradiction highlights a dissonance between his promises of public trust and his immediate need for private funding.

The optics of Mamdani’s fundraising push are troubling, particularly given his platform’s reliance on the idea of distributing resources without directly stating where that money is supposed to come from. This is especially ironic for a politician who positions himself as a socialist.

New York City residents now face an unclear future under Mamdani’s leadership. His first 24 hours in office serve as a stark reminder: nothing in politics comes free, even when promises are packaged with smiles and good intentions.

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