President Donald Trump delivered a defiant message to supporters one day after his political opponent Zohran Mamdani secured his victory in New York City’s mayoral race.
“We’ll take care of it, don’t worry about it,” Trump said in a speech.
The president marked the first anniversary of his 2024 election win with a video tribute to his voter base as Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, claimed the mayor’s office in an off-year election that saw left-leaning Democrats winning key contests nationwide.
“My fellow Americans, our movement is far from over, in fact our fight has only just begun,” Trump stated in a video posted to Truth Social.
“We are one movement, one people, one family and one glorious nation under God,” the president continued as a remix of Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky” played behind his words.
Trump posted multiple clips showcasing achievements from his current term, including the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.
He also shared darker content mocking Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer.
The video montage concluded with footage of Trump applauding supporters at a campaign rally, per reports.
In a separate, more formal address, the president highlighted his second-term accomplishments and reflected on the past year.
“It’s really hard to believe but just think of it – one year ago we were still in the middle of a presidential campaign, can you believe that?” Trump said, noting that “it’s frankly a very different world” than when he returned to the White House.
“It seems like ten years have passed since that time since we’ve have done so much, we really have done a lot,” the president stated.
Trump emphasized his administration’s progress: “America’s back, America’s respected perhaps like never before. Our economy’s roaring, our border is secure and our country is poised for greatness.”
“We are doing better than anyone ever thought possible and no president has ever come even close to doing what we’ve done in nine months. Thank you very much,” Trump concluded.
The president had secured his return to office by winning all seven swing states and capturing the popular vote from Kamala Harris and the Democrats. However, Democrats gained momentum with Mamdani leading the charge.
Trump criticized Republicans for insufficient promotion of his agenda during the 2025 campaign cycle. He cautioned that Tuesday’s results could trigger a descent into communist governance if additional progressives gain office.
During a business forum in Florida on Wednesday, the president addressed the Republican losses while mostly avoiding direct references to victors and losers.
He mentioned Mamdani by name only once when discussing transgender athletes in women’s sports, the Daily Mail reported.
“These people are crazy,” Trump said. “And Mamdani – whatever the hell his name is in New York – he thinks it’s wonderful to have men playing in women’s sports.”
“Now let’s see how a communist does in New York – we’re going to see how that works out. And we’ll help them… we want New York to be successful. We’ll help them – a little bit, maybe,” he added.
Trump suggested Republicans “could have done a little better in terms of candidates” selected for mayoral, gubernatorial and other local positions in Tuesday’s contests.
He urged party members to amplify their accomplishments compared to Democrats.
Speaking at the American Business Forum in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, the president warned about Mamdani’s potential impact while offering assurance: “as long as I’m in the White House the United States is not going communist in any way shape or form.”
“We’re going to stop it – stop this nonsense,” he stated.
Mamdani responded directly to Trump in his victory speech: “So, Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.”
The new mayor outlined early priorities including universal childcare, free bus service and rent hike freezes for tenants in rent-stabilized apartments.
His broader platform emphasized affordability through measures such as a $30 minimum wage, expanded affordable housing and increased taxes on the city’s wealthiest residents.
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