Beyond his wife, few seem more thrilled about Zohran Mamdani’s recent electoral triumph than former President Barack Obama.

In his congratulatory message to New York’s newly elected mayor, Mamdani, Barack Obama praised the historic victory while subtly rebuking Donald Trump’s divisive politics. Obama highlighted the importance of compassion and equality, contrasting Mamdani’s progressive vision with Trump’s self-serving approach to power. The former president emphasized unity and civic engagement as essential to preserving democracy and dignity for all. Ultimately, Obama’s remarks celebrated not only Mamdani’s groundbreaking win but also a broader rejection of cruelty and exclusion in American politics.