Zohran Mamdani's Inauguration Speech: Boos for Eric Adams, Promise to All New Yorkers

Mamdani's Commitment to All New Yorkers

• 🤝 Mamdani pledges to stand with over 1 million New Yorkers who voted for his administration, and just as resolutely with those who did not.
• 🏛️ He promises to be the mayor for all New Yorkers, regardless of agreement, vowing to protect, celebrate, and mourn with them.
• 🗣️ Mamdani acknowledges that some may view his administration with distrust but states that action is the only way to change minds.

Acknowledging Support and Disagreements

• 👏 The speech thanks labor leaders, activists, elected officials, and performers for their contributions and talent.
• 🎤 Mamdani expresses gratitude to Governor Hokll and Mayor Eric Adams for their presence.
• 🤝 He notes his past disagreements with Mayor Adams but highlights a personal connection, stating Adams chose him as the mayoral candidate he'd most want to be trapped with in an elevator.