Eric Trump has escalated his criticism of New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, claiming that he "hates the Indian population." This statement was made during an interview on Fox News, where Eric Trump expressed concerns about what he perceives as a far-left agenda affecting major American cities. He argued that this shift has hindered the ability of large corporations to thrive in urban environments.

Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, recently won the election, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. He is set to become the first Muslim mayor and the first person of South Asian descent to lead New York City, taking office on January 1, 2026. Eric Trump criticized Mamdani's policies, suggesting that the city needs safe streets, clean infrastructure, and reasonable taxes to prosper without government intervention.

During the interview, Eric Trump linked Mamdani to other progressive figures, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and lamented the loss of potential jobs when Amazon's headquarters was rejected in New York. He warned that a city under Mamdani's leadership would face dire consequences, stating, "This is going to destroy a great American city, and we cannot allow this to spread across this country."

In response to the criticism, Mamdani has expressed a desire to meet with Trump to discuss collaboration on key issues, particularly affordability, which was central to his campaign. He confirmed that his team has reached out to the White House for a possible meeting. Mamdani aims to build a productive relationship with the federal government while addressing the challenges of the city budget and maintaining his campaign promises.

As Mamdani prepares to take office, he faces the task of navigating a complex political landscape, including ongoing tensions with Trump, who has previously referred to him as a "communist lunatic" and threatened to withhold federal funding. Andrew Rein, head of the New York City Citizens Budget Commission, noted that Mamdani will encounter significant fiscal challenges as he begins his tenure as mayor.