Well, that was awkward.

One of Zohran Mamdani’s staffers cut short an interview with Politico when the mayor-elect was asked if US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) should face a primary challenge in 2028.

“I’m sorry, Joe, we gotta go,” a Mamdani spokesperson interrupted reporter Joe Anuta, according to the report.

The cringey exchange came a day after Mamdani’s historic Election Day victory, a result with earth-shaking implications for New York City and the Democratic Party.

The unapologetic democratic socialist received a mixed-to-cool reception from many establishment Democrats during his phenomenal rise from dark horse mayoral candidate to mayor-elect.

Schumer notably did not endorse Mamdani, but did post a statement congratulating him on his victory.

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