The US’s largest city will be governed by Democrat  Zohran Mamdani . The 34-year-old politician describes himself as a “democratic socialist” and has promised free buses, free childcare and to freeze some rents. In his victory speech he addressed the US president directly, presenting himself as his new major rival. For the European press, the significance of the election goes far beyond the Big Apple. Threats from the White House speak volumes JOIN US ON TELEGRAM Follow our coverage of the war