Charlamagne tha God said Zohran Mamdani’s big win came from taking a page out of President Trump’s playbook.

The radio host argued on a CNN panel Tuesday night that the Democratic winner of the New York City mayoral race borrowed messaging from Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.

“Why are we acting like Mamdani’s messaging was that far from Trump, because Trump did the same thing, right?” Charlamagne said.

“Trump said, ‘I won the election with one word: groceries,‘ right? And Trump said ‘I’m gonna put more money in your pocket.’ Trump said ‘I’m gonna keep you safe.’ That’s how he won the election. That’s how Mamdani got New York excited, right?” he continued.

The Breakfast Club host said both politicians spoke directly to voters’ top concerns.

“I think sometimes we complicate politics

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