Democrat Zohran Mamdani, a prominent opponent and critic of Donald Trump's policies, is set to take office as mayor of New York on Thursday, becoming the first Muslim to hold the post since his election last November. His four-year term carries significant political and symbolic weight. Mamdani will take the oath of office just after midnight in front of Letitia James, the New York State Attorney General, who is a close ally and a staunch adversary of former President Donald Trump. Trump had previously filed a lawsuit against her and attempted to bring charges against her. Following the inauguration ceremony, a celebration will be held at City Hall, led by Bernie Sanders, a prominent figure in the American left.
