Mamdani Fans Get First Taste Of Socialism As New Mayor Throws ‘Block Party’ Without Food Or Bathrooms
Socialist theory, encounter with reality.
Zohran Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), was sworn in as mayor of New York City on Thursday. The event attracted about 10,000 supporters, according to the New York Post. Fans weathered freezing temperatures in anticipation of a “new-age block party inauguration,” as announcement by Mamdani’s team, and while Mamdani’s election certainly marked a new era for the city, the inauguration was far from a celebration. (RELATED: Editor’s Daily Recap: Democrat Screws Up Zohran Mamdani’s Name By Swearing Him In)
The supporters werecrammed into several barricaded enclosures without access to toilets or food stalls,” according to the New York Post. The outlet spoke to disgruntled attendees, including Danny Mahabir, 30, who complained it was “definitely not a block party.” Mahabir added that he wore three layers of clothing to stay warm and was “just stuck behind the barricades watching TV.”
MAYOR MAMDANI: “We will replace the frigidity of wild individualism with the warmth of collectivism. » pic.twitter.com/3LIOVHdKSy
– Fox News (@FoxNews) January 1, 2026
“It’s not exactly what I expected,” Shane Turner, 30, told the New York Post. “I was expecting food and music.”
“I could have watched this from home,” another woman said.
“The police haven’t been informed of anything, they don’t know what entrance or where anything is,” another woman told the New York Post. “I’m really, really unhappy.”
Oops. You get what you vote for. A self-proclaimed socialist starting his term as mayor by leaving the masses disillusioned, cold and hungry is almost too on the nose.
In fairness, the Mamdani inauguration website states that there will be no portable public restrooms available during the event and no food for sale. They suggest: “Feel free to bring your own snacks, and a few to share!” » (RELATED: FLASHBACK: Zohran Mamdani, Wearing a Keffiyeh, Longed for More Feminist Remakes of Beloved Action Films in Resurfaced Clip)
We’re at the beautiful, newly renovated Brooklyn Paramount for Zohran Mamdani’s election night party. Cash bar with standard venue fare and high prices. For now, just journalists – doors open to fans at 9 p.m. pic.twitter.com/RZlFquKHcI
– Jeff Coltin (@JCColtin) November 5, 2025
After winning the mayoral election in November, Mamdani threw a full-blown party where beer was reportedly available for purchase for just $13.
But I’m sure these free, fast and safe bus rides will come any day now.
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