We are in the year 2026 and the political scene in New York has changed dramatically. In a recent piece that brought CNN to a more or less standstill, chief political data analyst Harry Enten served President Donald Trump with one of the seemingly fatal strikes of publicly showing that the favorability numbers have sunk to historic lows in the Empire State.
As the 47th President struggles over a sinking popularity poll, a fresh political sensation, Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, is going through an era of a honeymoon, which even conventional polling cannot kill.
The Numbers: Trump vs. Mamdani in 2026.
The statistics talked about by Enten and anchor Sara Sidner constitute an ugly scenario of a polarized voter base. The current net favorability of President Trump in the state of New York is already at -30 points as described by Enten as being firmly underwater. By comparison, the numbers of Zohran Mamdani, who will become Mayor of New York City on January 1, 2026 (the 112th Mayor), are soaring like a rocket.
The Garbage Dump Comment: Viral Metaphor.
In his live broadcast, Harry Enten used a violent metaphor to explain the difference of 45 points between the two leaders. If Zohran Mamdani had been anything, it would have been the Empire State Building, high in the clouds… and Donald Trump would be like a garbage dump in Staten Island.
The remark went instantly viral on the social network Truth Social and X (formerly Twitter), with members of the Presidential camp proclaiming the one-sidedness of the presentation, and followers of Mamdani rejoicing over the ruthless candor of the figures.
Zohran Mamdani: The new era of NYC Governance.
The emergence of Mamdani is a historical change to New York. Being the first Muslim mayor of the city and one of the most high-profile Democratic Socialists, Mamdani is more oriented on the pragmatics of politics and disruption by results. Among the elements of Mamdani that contributed to his popularity are:
Affordability First: Vows of rent freeze of rent stabilized buildings and free city buses. Still, 2020 will see a major increase in Gen Z and Millennial participation because of the Young Voter Mobilization.
• Audacious Leadership: A form of government that does not believe in small expectations, but in broad social programs.
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FAQs
Q: Who is Zohran Mamdani?
Abbr: Zohran Mamdani, the 112th New York City Mayor, is inaugurated on January 1, 2026. He had worked in the New York State Assembly.
Q: How popular is Donald Trump in New York?
A: Recent CNN data that was provided by Harry Enten states that Donald Trump is at -30 points state-wide, as of early 2026.
Why did Harry Enten use a garbage dump to refer to Trump?
A: That was a metaphor, which was applied to point at the striking difference in the statistical level (45 points) between the favorability of Trump and the popularity of Mayor Mamdani.
Conclusion:
The difference between the popularity of Mamdani and underwater status of President Trump could shape the remaining election cycle as New York enters further into 2026. With the White House, it is a daunting task to reverse the trend on the first home of the President which is his beloved home.
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