Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition Mamdani Stuns in NYC Mayoral Primary; Trump Disputes Iran Damage Report
Jun 25, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old Queens Assemblyman and progressive champion, made waves by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for NYC mayor. He discusses the surprising shifts in local politics and the implications of his victory for future elections. Meanwhile, the conversation shifts to Donald Trump's denial of a Pentagon report on the limited impact of U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, reflecting broader tensions in international relations and influencing NATO dynamics.
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Mamdani's Surprising Primary Success
- Zohran Mamdani surged from near obscurity to nearly 44% in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary.
- His progressive platform and grassroots campaign captivated young and immigrant voters across boroughs.
Disputed Impact of US Strikes on Iran
- Pentagon intelligence assesses last weekend's US airstrikes on Iran delayed nuclear progress by up to six months.
- President Trump contests this view, asserting the strikes caused total obliteration of nuclear sites.
Factors Behind Mamdani's Surge
- Mamdani's campaign leveraged endorsements from progressives like AOC and grassroots mobilization.
- Cuomo's past scandals and negativity hurt his moderate comeback attempt.