The democratic-socialist phenom begins one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics as one of the country’s most-watched politicians.

Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, already faces intense scrutiny, even before taking office in one of the country's most scrutinized political jobs.

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as NYC's first Muslim mayor at historic subway station, promising transformative change for the city.