Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Rhiannon12866

(237,619 posts)
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 08:22 AM 18 hrs ago

Mamdani STUNS Trump with Expert CLAP BACK - Really American



Really American host Tony Hinderman breaks down Mamdani clapping back at Trump in expert interview! - 06/29/2025.
11 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

KPN

(16,729 posts)
10. Here's an excerpt below, or you can click "copy link" in the video box below and read the transcript
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 11:46 AM
14 hrs ago

directly at YouTube's site -- once there, click "more"after the short description of the video, then click "show transcript" and it appears to the right of the video box. You can do this with every YouTube video if you watch it at YouTube website vs here within a DU post.

Welker: Let me ask you about what Donald Trump the president of the United States has had to say. He's had a lot to say about your campaign -- he called you a communist. Because he's the president I want to give you a chance to respond directly to him. How do you respond? Are you a communist?

Mamdani: No, I am not. And I have already had to start to get used to the fact that the president will talk about how I look how I sound where I'm from who I am ultimately because he wants to distract from what I'm fighting for. And I'm fighting for the very working people that he ran a campaign to empower that he has since then betrayed. And when we talk about my politics you know I call myself a democratic socialist in many ways inspired by the words of Dr King from decades ago who said "Call it democracy or call it democratic Socialism. There has to be a better distribution of wealth for all of God's children in this country." And as income inequality has declined nationwide it has increased in New York City. And ultimately what we need is a city where every single person can thrive.



AllaN01Bear

(25,970 posts)
4. i dont do youtube vids but i hope this mayor does well. poc women anyone iota different, the rs go after.
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 10:48 AM
15 hrs ago

too bad he cant run for prez. i remember when the rs tried to bend the rules so that armhold could run for prez but couldnt.

calimary

(86,854 posts)
5. I'm so sick and tired of Trump that I could just spit.
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 10:50 AM
15 hrs ago

There he is with his mouth open again. And your makeup just makes you look more FAKE, donald.

thought crime

(440 posts)
6. Every word Mamdani says is meaningful, and said with a smile.
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 10:54 AM
15 hrs ago

His words are precise and his demeanor is pleasant. He seems like a "Happy Warrior" - the essential quality of every great politician since FDR.

He looks like a winner, and sounds like a winner!

some_of_us_are_sane

(1,511 posts)
7. Anyone who Trump HATES that much
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 10:55 AM
15 hrs ago

Last edited Mon Jun 30, 2025, 09:29 PM - Edit history (1)

MUST trigger his prejudices, MUST ACTUALLY be intelligent, and must SCARE the crap out of him.

GO *MAMDANI!

*(Anyone whose name Trump pretends to 'not know' ...is a personal threat to that orange doofus.)





KPN

(16,729 posts)
8. Kicked and Rec'd x 1000. I don't watch many videos, but Mamdani has captured my interest and this is a must watch
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 11:30 AM
15 hrs ago

in my view. Young folks like Mamdani and AOC, and the young voters who show up and turn out for them give me hope for our party and our country. Now, if the Democratic Party can get out of its own way perhaps we can save our social programs and democracy.

9. Ignore Mamdani at your peril!
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 11:32 AM
15 hrs ago

I first voted in 1972 as an 18 year old and i have seen a lot of politicians come and go in the years since.

Rarely have I seen a Democrat with this kind of charisma, intelligence and authenticity.

You know he's doing something right because he is getting attacked by all sides.

These attacks have soured me even more on Corporate / Centrist Democrats and will no longer donate to their campaigns and, if neccessary will not vote for them.

Bernie was the closest to this I have seen and now we have a younger version of him to cheer for.

If you have not watched this video you should. It brought tears to my eyes.

?si=aZoyasN0znpAdeGZ

rampartd

(2,016 posts)
11. no, he is not a 'communist"
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 12:42 PM
13 hrs ago

and that, in capitalist america, is defamation. sue the bastard

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Liberal YouTubers»Mamdani STUNS Trump with ...