How well-positioned is New York City Mayor Mamdani to shake up the status quo? | DW News

/ January 1, 2026

From DW News.

Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as New York City’s mayor. He is the first Muslim to hold the position. His campaign promise to deliver on affordability struck a chord with New Yorkers across all five boroughs — and drew the ire of his opponents.
Senator Bernie Sanders led the January 1st mayoral inauguration of Mamdani to a cheering crowd. Mamdani now must tackle the gargantuan task of lowering NYC’s cost of living.

Chapter Breakdown
0:00 Zohran Mamdani’s path to becoming mayor, and his disagreements and agreements with Donald Trump
2:19 Karen Sebold, Political Scientist, University of Arkansas, on the hurdles Mamdani faces to deliver on his campaign pledges

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