Mamdani rules out presidential bid, emphasizes constitutional limits
NYC mayor rejects future presidential campaign, citing eligibility rules while highlighting growing influence of socialist politics
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ruled out any future presidential ambitions, stating that he does not support altering the US Constitution to make himself eligible.
In an interview with ABC News, Mamdani dismissed speculation about a potential White House run.
Under current rules, only natural-born US citizens aged 35 or older are eligible for the presidency.
Mamdani, born in Uganda and naturalized in 2018, is constitutionally ineligible.
While rejecting a presidential bid, Mamdani argued that democratic socialist politics is gaining traction beyond New York, pointing to recent primary victories by allies he endorsed as evidence of expanding support.
He framed these outcomes as part of a shift in voter sentiment, particularly among working-class communities facing pressure from housing costs, inflation, childcare expenses, and financial insecurity.
Mamdani positioned his approach as a response to what he described as limitations in the Democratic Party’s current strategy, arguing that the party must move beyond opposition to President Donald Trump and develop a clearer policy vision addressing long-term economic and social challenges.
He defended ideological diversity within the party, describing it as a broad coalition where internal debate is necessary for political effectiveness.
On policy, Mamdani avoided direct positions on controversial proposals associated with some candidates he has supported, including calls to abolish prisons.
He redirected attention to economic inequality and public safety.
On foreign policy, particularly the Israeli occupation of Palestine, he emphasized adherence to international law.
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