New York Mayoral Race 2025: How Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani used the Trump playbook; and shook Gotham

Mamdani isn’t offering policy. He’s offering vibe. He doesn’t shout at press conferences. He moodily stares into subway cameras while a lo-fi beat plays in the background. He’s the only candidate who could turn a rent-free moratorium into a high-production-value montage. He isn’t asking for your vote—he’s giving you content.

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