President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed sharp criticism from Zohran Mamdani, who defeated disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s mayoral race.
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, ordered the president during his fiery victory speech to “turn the volume up.”
“I think it’s a very dangerous statement for him to make,” Trump told Fox News host Bret Baier. “He has to be a little bit respectful of Washington, because if he’s not, he doesn’t have a chance of succeeding. And I want to make him succeed.”
He quickly clarified, “I want to make the city succeed, I don’t want to make him succeed.”
Trump has frequently attacked the progressive candidate throughout his campaign, which focused on affordable housing and expanding social safety nets.
Mamdani faced racist attacks from critics before defeating Cuomo, whom Trump had endorsed.
In his victory speech Tuesday, Mamdani called Trump a “despot” who has “betrayed” the nation.
He urged his supporters to use their votes and voices to “stop the next Trump” by “dismantling the very conditions that allowed him to accumulate power.”
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“I thought it was a very angry speech,” Trump told Baier. “Certainly angry toward me, and I think he should be nice to me. I’m sort of the one that has to approve a lot of things coming to him, so he’s off to a bad start.”
Supporters countered that Mamdani, 34, is off to a great start as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor in city history, and its youngest in more than a century.
“Look, for thousands of years communism has not worked. Communism, or the concept of communism, has not worked. I tend to doubt it will work this time,” Trump said.
He added that he was “torn” by Mamdani’s win due to his “love” for New York City, saying he “would like to see the new mayor do well.”
When asked if he’s thought about reaching out, Trump replied, “I would say he needs to reach out to us, really. I’m here. We’ll see what happens, but I would think it would be more appropriate for him to reach out to us.”
In June, when asked about Mamdani’s vow to “stop masked ICE agents from deporting our neighbors,” Trump said, “Well then, we’ll have to arrest him.”
“Look, we don’t need a communist in this country, but if we have one, I’m going to be watching over him very carefully on behalf of the nation,” Trump added.
The earth didn’t just tremble — it unleashed a thunderous roar that shattered the pre-dawn stillness.
Along Alaska’s southern coast, sleep was ripped away as a relentless, rolling quake shook the land and sea. Yet what caught many off guard was not just the force of nature, but how swiftly emergency systems sprang to life—almost as if the disaster had been quietly anticipated. Was it mere luck, or had unseen signals been sounding well before the ground began to shake?
Early Morning Alert: Alaska’s Powerful Quake
Shortly after 2:30 a.m., a massive undersea earthquake registering 8.2 on the Richter scale struck near Alaska’s southern shores. The U.S. Geological Survey’s data sent ripples through emergency response teams, who immediately activated tsunami warnings and evacuation orders. Coastal communities moved fast, guided by drills and protocols, as residents braced for the uncertainty of aftershocks and possible tsunami waves.
Final Reflection
From the shockwaves beneath the ocean to the quiet bravery of rescuers saving forgotten animals, these stories remind us of a profound truth: crises reveal the spectrum of human spirit.
Whether confronting nature’s raw power or the scars left by neglect, survival hinges on preparedness, courage, and compassion. Time and again, these moments teach us that with vigilance and heart, even the fiercest challenges can be met—and overcome.
A strong earthquake Wednesday off the Alaska coast triggered a tsunami warning which was later canceled
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake has triggered a tsunami warning along a 700-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast, prompting communities to order residents to higher ground.
The tremor struck at 12:37 p.m. local time, just south of Sand Point, a community of approximately 580 people located on Popof Island in the Aleutian chain. While initial projections indicated the first waves would hit this area, the state’s emergency management division reported no damage an hour after the quake.
“We have seen other earthquakes in the area that have not generated significant tsunami waves, but we’re treating it seriously and going through our procedures, making sure communities are notified so they can activate their evacuation procedures,” stated spokesman Jeremy Zidek.
The U.S. Tsunami Center confirmed the warning was active from about 40 miles southwest of Homer to Unimak Pass, encompassing a vast 700-mile distance. Kodiak, with a population of 5,200, was among the larger communities affected.
The tsunami warning was later changed to an advisory, which was allowed to expire, with no immediate reports of damage.
In Unalaska, a fishing community of around 4,100 residents, officials urged people to move at least 50 feet above sea level and 1 mile inland. Similarly, in King Cove, home to about 870 residents on the south side of the Alaska Peninsula, an alert was issued for those in coastal areas to seek higher ground.
Washington officials also analyzed potential dangers to their state, but data from tsunami buoys subsequently confirmed there was no threat, the Washington Emergency Management Division announced on X.