Mayor Mamdani chats with New Yorkers while walking the six miles from City Hall to Gracie Mansion, fulfilling the promise he made in his inauguration speech to “be outside” as Mayor — “because this is a government of New York, by New York, and for New York.”

April 08, 2026 - 13:57 UTC

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ed koch branding instincts. this is a talented politician.
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This is great!
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Give us 500 clones of Mamdani in Congress and we could actually be on the path to “Star Trek” instead of the path to “Battlestar Galactica” that we’re on right now/
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Fairly ironic given that might require us to invent cylon technology to pull that off.
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Mayor Rockstar ⭐️
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Sorry, I'm not trying to rain on this parade. Im actually a big fan of Mamdani. My problem however is with the people he's encountering. He's not a celebrity he's your fuckin employee!! This is why they believe they're better than you. This is why most don't care about you!! You praise them for not.
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It's the SM celebrity influencer age. Swooning comments for an elected official that's mic'd up & followed by a camera crew. It's odd.
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Brisk pace.

6 miles.
What’s his time?
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I like this guy
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Me, too☝️🤩
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In my fantasy world AOC/Mamdani 2028
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Maybe we can change the constitution to allow a naturalized citizen to become president with some stipulations. What those stipulations would be is above my pay grade.
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Oh. He can be VP? Would that work, both from NY?
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I would love to see it so I share your fantasy, but since his naturalized citizenship would not allow that, I say any additional political path he chooses I would support wholeheartedly.

There is so much goodness about him. (love AOC too!)
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He can't be VP because he cannot be president. He was naturalized. You have to br born a US citizen.

Plus the Pres and VP candidate can't be from the same state.
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OMG yes!!!
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Definitely ✊🏻✊🏻.
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I hope that fella stays safe. A throwback to old times.
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And THAT'S how it's done‼️🫡
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Can you imagine trump walking 6 miles? Interacting with the public he represents? Shaking hands? SMILING?????
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6 miles is pretty long, especially if he does it twice a day.
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Can he become our president??
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watch your six, mr mayor. there are violent magats about, with guns and heads full of propaganda.
youtu.be/Ea2qb5qTeQI?si=gLCvN1LGWU_3fAZB
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it's giving beatlemania
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Our Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social goes jogging everywhere he visits and it’s nice to see politicians doing normal things
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He's the breath of fresh air that we needed.
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Boomer here, he reminds me of Koch. Always with the people
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Stud mayor!
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Dems take notice!
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A politician who gets it.
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WHAT A MAYOR!!!!!
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Haters are going to hate him no matter what he does, but the guy is a breath of fresh air in a political system that basically just stinks at the moment. He kind of reminds me of Cory Booker when he was mayor of Newark, but with the enthusiasm level turned way up.
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Cool!
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I just love him.
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Imagine if Trump did this … wait … he’ll probably run people down with his golf buggy
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Thats cool but it's not safe even with his body guards. I think he will be a great Mayor but that seems kind of silly
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What a sad indictment on the society in which you live.
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I am those girls.
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We need more like him.
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Best retail politician in the country.
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I truly love this guy.
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Brilliant and energetic!

See, Dems -- get young! And that means older Black representatives, too. This is heinous!

www.nytimes.com/2026/04/04/us/voters-congress-old-democrats.html
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This man.....👏👏
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Meanwhile, hater in chief is too chickenshit to set foot back in his hometown...
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Imagine him attempting to walk that distance. 🤣
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His personal security team looks like they are more than ready to slap the s _ _ t out of any crazy MAGA person that pops up
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And don't forget us New Yorkers, we serious about him.
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I noticed that, too. They're not fooling around.
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I noticed that, too.
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The
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The best part is how happy the people he serves are to see him.
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I feel like now NYC is having the Obama experience.
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What a great leader! What a great man! The people's Mayor!!
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I love this. I wonder when the last time Trump walked six miles was. Probably before Mamdani was born.
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Probably never! 😂
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Thats Cool!!
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A+ example of being a public servant.
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I love the reactions of the young’uns!!!
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Wow, politicians actually act like humans! Tired of those greedy, out-of-touch elites? The Republicans? It’s time to vote them out!
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Leadership
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He probably won’t fix every problem in NYC but finally someone is trying
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We need a new Constitution. It’s ridiculous that this man can’t be POTUS.
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🩵
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Tears
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I love the girl’s reactions… me too ladies, me too!
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This country needs more people like him in charge.
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I have done that exact walk and screw that.
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Working for the people.
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big city with a small town feeling
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MAGA is terrified of this man.

Trump loves him!
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That guy. Inspiring.
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When is the last time your mayor caused this reaction amongst constituents?
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Best Mayor in the Greatest City in the World💙
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I was just thinking about how I’ve never seen Trump interacting with the average American. If he’s not making a speech he’s at Mar-a-Lago with his one percenters.
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He did here.
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This how this shit works! LFG!
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Lil tiny rays of sunshine peakin thru these dark ass clouds ☁️
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wish we had about 400 of him.
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And our state reps & senators across the nation can’t do town hall meetings. Run better candidates, vote better citizens!
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Wow 😮 good luck keeping up to his long legs!
Follow the “Mamdani Exercise Program “ and you’ll be in shape in no time!!!
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He’s the man!
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Look at that son of a gun go! I pray for his safety. He is a much loved guy by most New Yorkers. They're lucky to have him.
He rode with the city road crew, looking like he was having the time of his life. Trump rode on a garbage truck looking absurdly stiff & uncomfortable.
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That road crew was with him to fill in more pot holes...what a great idea...and he was using the shovel as well...not just a photo op.
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Mayor Mamdani has a heart overflowing with love for the people ...Trump (cough) does not.
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Just don't forget that Stalin started his rein walking the streets of NYC greeting the citizens that elected him as well. And he was also a muslim and also was financed by Soros and... so on.
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Damn, how does he make time for cigar room dealing with the corporate donors while striding up and down Manhattan amongst the masses? No wonder they hate him.
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This is the way.
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BRAVO!
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How can he do that?! I thought the streets are so dangerous no one dare walk outside!
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🤣
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The two bodyguards in front of him are not the best actors lol.
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I love him 😄
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Kinda gives me Obama vibes.
💙💛🩵⭐️
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💙💙💙💙💙
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u know my man, Mamdani, is New Yorker for real no AI, because 1st random guy is rocking a vintage Avirex leather jacket
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I love that the girlies are all OMG😍!!!
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He's a rockstar! You can tell by the smiles on the young women. New York is lucky to have Mamdani as mayor.
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Love the walk-and-talk approach. Reminds me of Lincoln's horseback rides. How's the NYC vibe on foot?
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He’s been great thus far. Keep up the good work, Mayor Mamdani!
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Love this. It literally made me smile watching him happy and waving to people.
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Girls nearly swoon at the sight of him, lol.
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He's the Catalyst of Change that is coming
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Love it
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Love integrity to what one says
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Cool, and notice the average guy shoes. Gives a normal look.
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He even charmed Trump.
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New York hasn't had a Mayor like this since I don't know ever 💙💙💙💙💙
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This guy is GOOD
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He’s wearing out those sneakers!!!! Way to go
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There’s so many so called leaders who could learn a lot from him! 💯💯 He makes them look like the losers they really are!
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"Chats"? He's blowing past them.
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cool dude, loose mood 😎✌️🖖
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Reduces every woman he passes to giggles 😆
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@lazytato.bsky.social
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Nice but i do not trust Maga
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This man will run for President someday and have broad support, he is a good human, an example and role model.

Making the rest of them look like schlubs.

New York is a city of walkers so this is awesome!
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I thought he cant because he wasn’t born in the US?!
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He can’t. You have to be native born to be president.
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Glad to see he's not walking alone. He shouldn't neglect his security with the people he's opposing.
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These are the types of politicians we need now, connecting with people and getting results. We have become disillusioned because the system doesn't work for us but this shows government can work for the people.
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I honestly love this man so much 🥹
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I LOVE HOW HE REACHES OUT TO THE PEOPLE! I WISH OTHERS WOULD FOLLOW THIS EXAMPLE!
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I’m a fan, but does he actually stop and talk to people? He’s walking so fast
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OMG, he is such an inspiration. A politician who actually cares about the people who put their trust in him. If only we had more leaders like him.
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Run Zohran! Run! ❤️
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Please keep him safe and protect him at all costs 💙 Australia
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🫶 #Mamdani
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AUTHENTICITY IN ACTION
😎👍
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The looks on their faces...this guy.....
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He just exudes total love for his city. That is one of his attributes that I find particularly endearing.
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Yes, this is great, but also FISHS EDDY TOTE BAG!
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Yeah, but Cuomo would have been better because... because... help me out here, someone
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I like him
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This is cool
His governance is not cool. But this is very cool.
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This is the joy I needed to see this morning. ♥️
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Well it's pretty cool. You certainly wouldn't see other politicians going out and walking the street to see the people. I would be more impressed if he talked to folks and ask them how they were doing and actually listened.
When I was a kid, I remember meeting Senator Albert Gore.
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My dad gave him his opinion and the senator said there's a few things we'd have to tweak and told him why. My dad gave him a couple of suggestions. And the senator said there's some good ideas there. I have no idea if Gore did something or not. But my dad was impressed that he at least listened.
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We were sitting on my grandmother's front porch watching a 4th of July parade, when the senator walked up the porch steps shook everyone's hand and asked my dad how he was doing. They talked about some issues and the senator asked my dad what he would do to solve the problem.
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There was a time our Presidents walked the streets, without Secret Service and engaged with the public. Hats off to Momdani.
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I worry for his safety some days
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Sorry to be That Guy - but there's a reason beloved public figures who step on powerful toes don't often go regularly in uncontrolled environments. Some nutbag is liable to shoot him.

It's not like it hasn't happened before.
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He is the coolest guy!! 😎
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They‘re starstruck!😁
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I love this mayor! He’s so down to earth; it’s refreshing!
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He needs some seriously fit secret service , lol . 😁
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Love it 😍
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He has such a warm, gentle, soft, loving voice! 🙏🏼
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6 miles! That's a helluva walk.
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Call it a 10k and he’s training for the Bolder Boulder.
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New Yorkers walk a lot anyway. It’s doable.
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The looks on the young girl’s faces is 💙💙💙
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I kinda wish this guy were your President.
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2028
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We need Mamdani-like president, then.
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He wasn’t born in the US
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His personal security team looks like they are more than ready to slap the s _ _ t out of any crazy MAGA person that pops up
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I wouldn't take the subway either.
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🙈😆
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This is the way
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I love him, I don't give 2 shits how he worships---the fact that he actually does believe in a higher power & has faith in the good in people----he's my brother
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as long as you read more than one book for your morality and are cool with non violence and basic quality of life we are cool. got a similar goal.
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I love his practice of visibly supporting other religions. He is a rock star.
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Gotta love this dude! 🩷
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How leaders should be..
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We love outside too, Mayor Mamdani!
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true New Yorker ... walking FAST, so not to get mugged!

self-deprecating j/k!
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Actual aura
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More politicians need to show their human side more often and practice what they preach! NYC is lucky to have him!
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Super nice guy
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The girls are literally swooning. 😆🥰
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I know I would be!!! 😁🥰
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Look at his stride. His staff and security team have to be in GOOD shape to keep up! I mean, I walk 2 miles every morning with my dog, and well, that's about my limit.
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Maybe the Daily News should lighten up.
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Mamdani news always makes me feel better.
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An elected official being unabashadly public while doing the job. Not hiding behind podiums or in government halls, but out in the midst of citizens. There's not a more powerful image.
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As we sit here waiting for our own president to give us ultimatums or suffer the consequences. We've seen some of it, but when he runs out of countries to terrorize, he'll turn on us just like he has others.

We'll let him. It's becoming obvious.
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lecterns. It's hard to hide behind a podium.
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I like his style.
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If he, @ocasio-cortez.house.gov and @crockett.house.gov are representative of the younger generation of Democrats, I say, "YES!". I looking forward to seeing how they govern.
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Crocket is gone in 2027, sadly.
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That’s great
The way it should be
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I would love to shake his hand, but I'm in Australia 🫤
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ask him about trans healthcare
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You could. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Please be careful mayor.
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That's a refreshing, hopeful, happy video.
He is awesome!
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Of the people, by the people, for the people.
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What is not to love about this man ?

😎💖😎
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Mayor Mamdani is a man of the people, and he’s keeping his campaign promises. How refreshing!
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Other people who represent us, the people who put them in office, need to recognize that THIS is how you get your people behind you supporting you. Instead of sitting behind a desk, get out there with your people, talk to them, and help them. Inspire people to be better
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He loves being Mayor, and it shows! Lucky NYC!
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Giving off that Rock Star energy with those reactions from the crowd. Moving too fast atm to converse, but being a man of the people is the best goal to possess. Winner winner chicken dinner.
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Reminds me of Mejia from Uruguay.
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Imagine the reactions the people would have if trump did the aame in Washington lol
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I love this and I don’t even live in NY
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Leading by example.
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Brilliant!
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So cool!
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Hey, who doesn’t like a nice walk? Truly a man of good cheer. Hopefully that serves him well in a city that can be pretty cynical at times,lol.🤷🏻‍♂️👏
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It’s grand to watch and listen to this parade. My ancestors gave me Scottish/ENG DNA — truly (all my life and I’m old) listening to the pipes and drums gives me a greater inner joy I cannot explain.

Played the clip at least six times and the feeling it projects to me makes me happy and a kinship.
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Amazing. We're all expressing utter delight because a politician acts like a normal person walking among us. We've grown accustomed to arrogant, greedy, out of touch billionaire and millionaire politicians.

Remember the ridiculous lies and dire warnings Republicans made.

Vote them out!
Vote blue!
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💯‼️ You are so right!
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I'm not much of a Biden fan, but one thing I always did appreciate is that he rode the train every day
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Which is very common in some European countries!
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That’s how the Romans did it when they still had a Republic.
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The mayor of my hometown works a shift daily at his family’s local restaurant and is available to talk to constituents whenever. He’s been mayor for ages, because he genuinely is part of the community and not just some guy in a suit no one really knows.
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Might need to have a crew behind him with a mop.
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I love this man!
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More of this from our elected leaders. Less capitulating to criminals intent on destroying America
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Superstar 😁
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Those are reminiscent of Obama style reactions.
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I agree. All leaders have to make impossible decisions, but at his core, Obama is an amazing person who cares about people. People were happy to meet him. He is kind.
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disagree with comparison but i get your point. Mamdani is a much different man, for a much different time 👣 and moving in all the good directions.
I worried for Obamas safety in a similar way, i will admit that.
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Exactly 💯
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This is what a leader of the people can do. They can walk the streets and greet their constituents as a normal human, because they've not broken the social contract and deceived them.

Compare this to the mayors who dodge town halls and the like.
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Love to see Trump walk half a mile. Without a golf cart.
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I could not image any Republican ever doing this. It's a world of difference of what REAL PEOPLE actually think of leaders trying to help. Versus put in yes men from billionaires no one can stand.
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I walk 7 miles so hopefully I’ll run in to him
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10K a day keeps the doctor away

even a slow jog would be an hour so that's impressive

imagine a country where every politician had that level of energy

instead of strongly worded letters
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Leadership and accountability in full effect in this clip
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A Leader, of the people, for the people. This is what we should all expect!
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We could use a thousand more politicians like Mamdani.
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Love that guy, but I fear for his safety….
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Minneapolis Mayor Frey going to take this challenge sitting down?

Let's see him walk from City Hall to his home in Southwest (though unlikely a full 6 miles so on that alone don't think Frey can win)
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The mayor is like a Rockstar. 😭
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Damn! @mayor.nyc.gov walks fast! Great cardio.
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He's so awesome. He sets a wonderful example in all he does.
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Im actually a little nervous. So much hatred out there! Walking target.
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Now that guy, I like!
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Walking the walk!💙
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That's how you celebrity. Dude is already a legend.
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It is fun to walk the streets of NYC. You never know who you will see. I was with a friend & she was looking at her phone when someone of note walked by. A handsome, business looking young man came from behind & said “was that Jesse Jackson?” I lol’d and said, um, that’s Rev Al Sharpton 🤣
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I used to walk from E 115th down to 33rd and Lex and back for work every day. Saved a lot of carfare.
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Good workout, too!
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💙💙⚖️🙏🏼🙏🏼🗽
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Not many people know that six miles is quite a long way
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Speak for yourself. When I lived in Washington DC I easily walked that far every day.
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6 miles! He needs a shoe sponsor
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This is the first time I see teens get excited for a millennial
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And he’s wearing sensible shoes!👟
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First dude with the Avirex jacket is a G.
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Man of the people. I miss those guys.
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That smile!
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I am concerned for his safety.
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Contrast with an increasing number of the Trump admin hiding, armed, in military bases so they don’t have to see ordinary folks.
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Love this guy and I’m no where near NYC
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his security detail lol
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His security guys a losing their minds. Love it.
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The people's mayor to the point that he explains how to take a selfie! ❤️
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Love it, but I feel for his close-protection detail. those guys must quietly shit themselves twelve times a day. think of the dry cleaning bills!
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Not just a Mayor you can take your picture with, a Mayor you want to take your picture with.
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He's a great role model; amazing that this is new for a Mayor.
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what a nice human
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wow!

Actually wanting to be in a photo with a politician.
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I love the long strides, the sensible shoes, and the fans! It's like peering through the looking-glass of a world in which people get to have nice things.
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Goddamn that dude got a big old feet
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Always the best way to get clean street. Now I wish he’d come walk with us in sewar smelling, chicken bone littered South Brooklyn.
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💙🥰
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Instructing how to take selfies bc he’s a pro!!!
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Free IT Support?!

That's socialism !
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Just the pure joy and enthusiasm he has - it’s contagious. I’m so happy for NYC but also so so envious down here in TX. Makes me happy to see this
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He is down to earth. This is so great to see. 💙
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Pretty sure his security detail is going to have to start wearing more appropriate shoes
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❤️
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hinge to introduce mamdani filter where you only see profiles that have a selfie with mamdani
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I really don’t know anything about his politics, but he sure looks like he is having fun!
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So heartwarming & uplifting in these worrying times. And, loving the shoes😄
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Six miles!
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Love his security. Please keep that man safe. He’s a treasure
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That's pretty cool.
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🥹
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Not afraid of his constituents
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What a great guy! 💕
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The People's Mayor, he said. And he meant it. And they see it.
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I need to hear him ask, "How'm I doin'?"
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