But he didn’t stop there.

Wasting no time, Mamdani called out President Donald Trump, hinting at the fierce political battles ahead. Facing a roaring crowd, he directed four sharp words straight at the former president:

”Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up!”

Trump’s ominous answer

President Trump, who had been outspoken about who he wanted as New York’s next mayor, was predictably not thrilled by the results—or by Mamdani’s victory speech, which undoubtedly reached him. After the election, Trump took to Truth Social to post a strikingly ominous message: