Celebrities Who Hated Mamdani’s Win: 50 Cent, Trump, Woody Allen & More

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#politics #politician #newyork When Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race, it stirred plenty of strong reactions. While many celebrated his historic victory, some public figures were… let’s say, less than thrilled.  #politics #politician #newyork #zohranmamdani

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00:00When Zoran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race,

00:03it stirred plenty of strong reactions.

00:06While many celebrated his historic victory,

00:08some public figures were, let's say, less than thrilled.

00:12So who couldn't hide their disappointment?

00:15Let's see.

00:16One of the loudest critics

00:19turned out to be actress Debra Messing.

00:22Yes, Will & Grace's Debra Messing,

00:25someone known for her outspoken political views

00:27just days before the election.

00:29She publicly backed Andrew Cuomo,

00:32calling Mamdani inexperienced

00:34and claiming he had never held a job.

00:36Then, after his victory, she doubled down,

00:39resharing a post from President Donald Trump

00:42that called Mamdani a Jew hater.

00:45Many called her response a meltdown,

00:47with users on X accusing her

00:50of spreading hate and misinformation.

00:52My parents were proud Zionists my entire life.

00:55And so, you know, I feel to honor them,

00:59you know, I have to continue that, you know, and not shy away from it.

01:06But Messing didn't stop there.

01:08In the days that followed, she went even further,

01:11memes on her Instagram stories targeting Mamdani,

01:15which many criticized as Islamophobic.

01:17One post even referred to him as Osama bin Mamdani

01:21and urged New Yorkers to vote no to terrorism,

01:25while another labeled him a communist jihadist.

01:28The posts didn't stay up for long,

01:30but the backlash came fast,

01:32with social media users calling her behavior unacceptable.

01:36And Messing wasn't the only one rallying behind Andrew Cuomo, Woody Allen.

01:41The controversial filmmaker also threw his support behind Mamdani's opponent,

01:45insisting that Cuomo's experience made him the better choice.

01:48Cuomo knows New York, Allen said in an interview.

01:52Mamdani is inexperienced.

01:55Seems like time has proven him wrong.

01:57Meanwhile, rapper 50 Cent reacted in a way only he could.

02:01With dark humor, he posted a picture of a tombstone on Instagram reading,

02:05RIPNYC, founded 1624, died 2025.

02:10The post went viral, and soon others jumped in.

02:13And by the way, he has moved out of the city.

02:16But he's a classic New Yorker.

02:17I'm sure you'll like some of his songs.

02:18Oh, man.

02:19It's actually tough for me in that way.

02:21Yeah, so where does this debate go?

02:22Incredible songs.

02:23Reality star Jackie Goldschneider from The Real Housewives of New Jersey

02:27shared the same image, writing that Cuomo wasn't perfect, but at least had the experience.

02:33She even accused Mamdani of supporting protests that put Jews at risk,

02:38a claim that, by the way, has no factual basis.

02:41Amy Schumer also seemed to side with Cuomo, though in her usual cryptic style.

02:45She posted a picture of her mail-in ballot sticker with the caption,

02:50Rhymes with Duomo.

02:52Subtle, but clear enough.

02:54Then came Michael Rappaport, who went after Mamdani for eating sushi.

02:59Yes, seriously.

03:00The actor shared photos of Mamdani at an upscale New York restaurant on X and wrote,

03:05How's a so-called working-class mayoral candidate like Zoran Mamdani eating at Omen sushi tonight,

03:13one of the priciest joints in NYC?

03:16This clown lives in a rent-stabilized apartment in Queens,

03:19but dines like a diplomat on a Qatar-funded per diem.

03:23Who's paying for that Toro, Zoran the moron?

03:26You ain't working-class, you're-you're fraud-class.

03:30Ouch.

03:31Maybe Michael could grab some sushi himself.

03:33Might help take the edge off that rant.

03:35Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, simply wrote on X,

03:40If this is what the people of NYC want, then so be it.

03:43Thank God I don't live there anymore.

03:46Ouch.

03:47But perhaps the loudest and most persistent critic was Donald Trump himself.

03:52The president spent weeks mocking Mamdani as

03:54a communist and a danger to New York.

03:57If you want to see what congressional Democrats wish to do to America,

04:02just look at the result of yesterday's election in New York where their party installed.

04:07A communist as the mayor of the largest city in the nation.

04:15And Mamdani was brought up in an interview.

04:17Trump delivered his signature punch.

04:19Some people have compared him to a left-wing version of you.

04:23Charismatic, breaking the old rules.

04:25What do you think about that?

04:27Well, I think I'm a much better-looking person than him, right?

04:30After the election, the president warned that Mamdani's victory showed how

04:34crazy Democrats had become, and even threatened to limit federal funds for New York City.

04:39Although legally, he can't actually do that.

04:41Yeah, and I think he should be very nice to me.

04:43You know, I'm the one that sort of has to approve a lot of things coming to him,

04:47so he's off to a bad start.

04:48Trump didn't stop there.

04:50He claimed that Mamdani's win meant the U.S. had lost its sovereignty,

04:54and warned that people would soon be fleeing communism in New York.

04:59According to him, the country now faces a choice between communism and common sense.

05:05But now the Democrats are so extreme that Miami

05:09will soon be the refuge for those fleeing communism in New York City.

05:14But while the headlines were full of critiques and jabs,

05:17Mamdani's victory was also met with plenty of excitement and celebration.

05:22On January 1st, I will be sworn in as the mayor of New York City.

05:30And it wasn't just politicians cheering him on.

05:33A whole lineup of celebrities joined in the celebration,

05:36especially those who had been rooting for him all along.

05:40So who exactly were Mamdani's biggest supporters?

05:44Let's take a look.

05:45Actor Mark Ruffalo, known for playing the Hulk but also for his political activism,

05:50didn't just tweet his support.

05:52He picked up the phone.

05:53Along with comedian Ilana Glazer,

05:55he volunteered to work a phone bank for Mamdani in the final stretch of the campaign.

06:00Meanwhile, Wallace Shawn — yes, the beloved actor from The Princess Bride —

06:04was out canvassing in the East Village.

06:07You have to admit, that's some serious dedication.

06:11Then there was filmmaker Spike Lee, who made his stance clear during an interview with CNN's

06:16Victor Blackwell back in August.

06:19Why Mamdani?

06:22We have to move forward.

06:23We have to move forward for equality and for New Yorkers to make this,

06:28again, the greatest city in the world.

06:31Powerful words, from a man who spent decades highlighting social justice issues through

06:36his films.

06:38And speaking of powerful gestures, comedian Rami Youssef not only invited Mamdani to join him on

06:44stage at the Beacon Theater earlier this year, but also took things to another level.

06:49Over the weekend, he played Mamdani on Saturday Night Live.

06:52Rings, suit, and all — a pretty creative way to show his support.

06:56I can't wait to see it, man.

06:59Dude, it was so fun.

07:00This is honestly —

07:01This is crazy.

07:04I love you, man.

07:05Love you, brother.

07:06I appreciate you.

07:06Bo and Yang also got in on the fun, posting a selfie wearing a Zoran for Mayor t-shirt.

07:12We're so lucky to have Zoran as a candidate.

07:15Let's give him all the support he needs.

07:17Let's make New York City more affordable for everybody.

07:20Meanwhile, actress and former gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon cast her early vote and

07:26urged everyone else to do the same, calling Mamdani brilliant and young.

07:31Not bad to have Miranda Hobbs in your corner.

07:33And of course, model and activist Emily Ratajkowski was one of the earliest to back him.

07:38She even launched the Hot Girls for Zoran trend, sharing a video alongside the candidate himself

07:44to encourage voter turnout.

07:45It is Emily Ratajkowski and —

07:47Zoran Mamdani.

07:48It's election day today.

07:50You need to get to the polls.

07:51They're open till 9 p.m.

07:52What else do they need to know?

07:53Go to Zoran4NYC.com forward slash vote.

07:56You can find out where your poll site is.

07:57Text your friends and family because we need everybody to come out.

08:01You have to love how Gen Z and millennial activism keeps getting catchier.

08:05Actress Lupita Nyong'o also shared her personal connection, saying she's known Mamdani from way

08:10back and believes he has the personality and temperament to be an excellent mayor.

08:15She proudly shared that she'd already voted for him.

08:18Now that's friendship and faith rolled into one.

08:20Even singer Lorde, though not a U.S. voter, showed her enthusiasm on Instagram, calling Mamdani

08:28the one candidate with a crystal clear vision for a fairer and more caring New York.

08:34She urged followers to get thee to the polls, because who can resist a poetic call to civic

08:39duty from Lorde herself?

08:52meaning, is echoing?

08:54Now I'll wait and see.

08:58Amen.

08:58Here we go on Icharatton and Prayasjon mine.

08:59Thanks a lot.

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