Zohran Mamdani Fires Back at JD Vance's 'We Got Your Back' New York Boast With Viral Video
- On Monday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ridiculed Vice President JD Vance with a viral subway video, rejecting federal credit for the city's progress after Vance claimed the Trump administration "got your back."
- Vance had shared a list of alleged accomplishments for the Big Apple on Monday, including "historic investments." A Community Note challenged the $472B total, noting it combines nationwide pledges like Micron's $250B and Anthropic's $50B.
- The viral clip shows a man pretending to stop a subway train with his bare hands, a common internet trope used to mock individuals claiming credit for routine events. Nearly 30 million people viewed it by Tuesday.
- Because Mamdani posted from his official government account, historian Asad Dandia noted the tweet will enter the permanent municipal archives of New York. Observers described the response as a massive "ratio" of Vance.
- Beneath the online friction lies a deeper contest over federal authority in New York, including disputes over ICE operations. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch cited NYPD programs for a 48% murder drop during the first five months of 2026.
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The Trump Administration Just Tried To Take Credit For New York's Successes—And Mamdani's Reaction Is Everything
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had the perfect response after Vice President JD Vance tweeted a misleading graphic showing how the Trump administration has "delivered" for New York.Mamdani and President Donald Trump met for the third time at Gracie Mansion in September during the president’s visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Their conversation focused on housing, federal funding, and immigration.That said, Trump and …
The vice president attributed to Donald Trump’s government a series of economic and security improvements in the state. A verification note questioned his figures and the mayor of New York responded with an irony that accumulated millions of reproductions.
Mamdani's clap back at JD Vance may go down in social media history: 'Craziest ratio'
Zohran Mamdani has gone viral over his brutal reaction to JD Vance trying to claim his achievements as the Trump administration’s.Despite facing rampant Islamophobia while on the campaign trail and beyond, Mamdani was voted the Mayor of New York City in November 2025, making history by becoming the ...
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