Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, has made history as the first Muslim and first Asian American to hold the position. He secured 50.4% of the vote in a closely contested race against former governor Andrew Cuomo, who garnered 41.6%. Mamdani's campaign was marked by a progressive platform and divisive statements, especially criticizing Cuomo for racist and Islamophobic remarks, including a joke about 9/11. Mamdani's victory speech emphasized a break from politics that favors the few over the many, and he acknowledged his opponent despite the contentious campaign. John Oliver praised Mamdani on his HBO show 'Last Week Tonight,' commending him for surviving a highly Islamophobic campaign and for his strong, forceful victory speech. Oliver highlighted Mamdani’s resilience against racist attacks and criticized Cuomo’s campaign tactics, including AI-generated ads. Oliver also expressed admiration for Mamdani's grace and political integrity, contrasting it with the divisiveness of his opponent. The election has sparked a new era of class warfare in New York, with Mamdani dividing the city into oppressors and oppressed. His campaign and victory have been viewed as a significant shift in New York politics, amid ongoing debates over progressive policies, political rhetoric, and the influence of divisive campaigns.