Former President Donald Trump unleashed a scathing attack on the Democratic Party following the upset victory of Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral primary.

In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump labeled Mamdani, a 33-year-old New York state assemblyman, a “communist,” claiming the Democrats have veered too far left. He declared, “It’s finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line.”

Mamdani, who self-identifies as a “Democratic socialist” on X (formerly Twitter), secured a surprising win over prominent figures like former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the June 24th primary election. This victory propels him to the November 4th general election, where he’ll likely face off against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who’s running as an independent, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels.

Trump, a former New Yorker now residing in Florida, clearly voiced his disapproval of Mamdani’s platform. The general election promises a fascinating clash of ideologies in the heart of the nation’s largest city.

The 2021 mayoral election saw Adams defeat Sliwa. This upcoming election will be closely watched to see if the political landscape of New York City is shifting dramatically towards more progressive policies.