Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani said he spoke with former president Barack Obama about hope in politics after his New York City mayoral primary win in June.

Barack Obama’s call to Zohran Mamdani after his NYC Democratic primary win highlights the rising progressive’s momentum.

Zohran Mamdani said he has spoken to Barack Obama “a number of times” since he trounced the Democratic establishment candidate Andrew Cuomo in the party’s mayoral primary.

The Obama world is reportedly open the prospect of socialist Zohran Mamdani leading New York City including Obama ally Patrick Gaspard who is said to be advising the campaign.

Obama is still highly popular within the party, and his signaled support for the Democratic socialist starkly contrasts with New York congressional leaders.

Democratic insiders say former President Barack Obama’s acknowledgement of Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy for New York City mayor is a major win for his campaign regardless if it leads to

Obama's call could signal a shift toward more establishment backing for the openly socialist NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani.

The New York Times’ Mara Gay reports former President Obama picked up the phone for a “lengthy call” with Zohran Mamdani after his NYC mayoral primary win in June. Christina Greer and Max Rose join to discuss.

The 'America Reports' panelists discuss the phone call between former President Barack Obama and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and more.