Socialist Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor in Abandoned Subway Station — Places Hand on Quran as He Becomes First Muslim Leader of America’s Largest City

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor (Screenshot: AP)

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City just after midnight in an abandoned subway station beneath City Hall.

Mamdani, born in Uganda and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, placed his hand on the Quran during the oath, administered by none other than radical New York Attorney General Letitia James.

This marks him as the first Muslim mayor of America’s largest city...