Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to former US President Bill Clinton ’s congratulatory message to Zohran Mamdani , the Indian-origin democratic socialist who recently won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. Clinton recently shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Congratulations @ZohranKMamdani on your victory in yesterday’s primary election and a well-run campaign.” He further wished him ‘success in November and beyond’, referring to 2025 New York City mayoral election – scheduled to occur on November 4. Musk’s replied to the post with a ‘Thinking Face’ emoji, expressing his surprise on social media over Clinton’s support.
The tech billionaire’s response comes after he distanced himself from active political roles after stepping down from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
"Congratulations @ZohranKMamdani on your victory in yesterday’s primary election and a well-run campaign. I’m wishing you much success in November and beyond as you work to bring New Yorkers together to tackle the city’s challenges and shape a stronger, fairer future," Clinton wrote on X.
Who is Zohran Mamdani
Zohran K. Mamdani is a 33-year-old Democratic socialist and New York State Assembly member, representing parts of Queens — Astoria and Long Island City. Born in Kampala, Uganda, he moved to New York at age 7. He attended Bronx High School of Science and earned a degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College.
Before entering politics in 2020, Mamdani worked as a housing counselor and briefly released rap music under the name “Young Cardamom”.
Mamdani's background as a housing counselor and organizer, combined with his district's high rent burden (nearly 25% of residents spend half their income on rent per NYC data), highlights a grassroots appeal that contrasts with Clinton's establishment support, potentially fueling Musk's implied critique of Democratic shift.
The tech billionaire’s response comes after he distanced himself from active political roles after stepping down from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
"Congratulations @ZohranKMamdani on your victory in yesterday’s primary election and a well-run campaign. I’m wishing you much success in November and beyond as you work to bring New Yorkers together to tackle the city’s challenges and shape a stronger, fairer future," Clinton wrote on X.
Who is Zohran Mamdani
Zohran K. Mamdani is a 33-year-old Democratic socialist and New York State Assembly member, representing parts of Queens — Astoria and Long Island City. Born in Kampala, Uganda, he moved to New York at age 7. He attended Bronx High School of Science and earned a degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College.
Before entering politics in 2020, Mamdani worked as a housing counselor and briefly released rap music under the name “Young Cardamom”.
Mamdani's background as a housing counselor and organizer, combined with his district's high rent burden (nearly 25% of residents spend half their income on rent per NYC data), highlights a grassroots appeal that contrasts with Clinton's establishment support, potentially fueling Musk's implied critique of Democratic shift.
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