Zahran Mamdani, New York's newly elected mayor, traveled to Puerto Rico just two days after his victory to participate in a conference and spent time at a local mosque. The 34-year-old, noted as the city’s first Muslim mayor, prayed at the Abad al-Rahman Mosque in San Juan. During his visit, he met with the Muslim community and helped distribute food to those in need.

However, Republican Congressman Mike Lawler criticized Mamdani's early trip to Puerto Rico, suggesting that if he truly cared about struggling families, he shouldn’t have flown to a luxury resort right after his win. Mamdani was a special guest at an event hosted by Letitia James, New York Attorney General and a vocal Trump opponent.