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Zohran Mamdani Elected NYC's First Muslim Mayor, Promises LGBTQ+ Advocacy

11/6/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces a shift as Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist and LGBTQ+ ally, is elected New York City's first Muslim mayor, winning 50.4% against Andrew Cuomo.
He pledges to support LGBTQ+ rights, expand gender-affirming care, and invest $65 million.
Mamdani condemned the Trump administration's LGBTQ+ stance and sought to create the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces a shift as Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist and LGBTQ+ ally, is elected New York City's first Muslim mayor, winning 50.4% against Andrew Cuomo.
He pledges to support LGBTQ+ rights, expand gender-affirming care, and invest $65 million.
Mamdani condemned the Trump administration's LGBTQ+ stance and sought to create the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.