Hours after Zohran Mamdani’s performance in New York City’s Democratic primary electrified national politics, Adams painted the 33-year-old democratic socialist as an entitled and inexperienced lawmaker trying to hoodwink New Yorkers with unrealistic campaign proposals. “This is a city not of socialism,” Adams said.

On City Hall steps, Adams touted his record and slammed Mamdani as privileged with no real political achievements.

Some opponents to Mamdani’s campaign are considering backing Mayor Eric Adams, while Bill Ackman floated drafting a new name for a write-in campaign.