Here’s what Giuliani had to say.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani unleashed a surprisingly blunt reaction after watching incoming NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani — a far-left activist with openly socialist views — smiling beside President Donald Trump inside the Oval Office.
The moment stunned longtime observers of New York politics, especially given Mamdani’s history of calling Trump a “fascist” and promoting radical progressive policies that many New Yorkers blame for rising crime, homelessness, and the decline of public order.
Yet President Trump extended a hand of cooperation, even praising the meeting as a “Great Honor” on Truth Social — a move that left Giuliani visibly unsettled.
Giuliani: “It Makes Me Sick to My Stomach”
In an interview with Newsmax, Giuliani said he expected civility from President Trump, but never anticipated such warmth toward someone he views as dangerously unfit to run America’s largest city.
“I have stronger feelings. I gave eight years of my life to that office. To see it handed to a childlike, irresponsible, communist-minded figure… it’s frightening.”
Giuliani, whose leadership during 9/11 earned him national respect, argued that Mamdani’s ideology isn’t just misguided — it’s a threat.
He accused the new mayor of having a “very strong embrace of extremist fundamentalist Islam” and warned that his political alliances raise serious concerns about New York’s safety.
Giuliani Defends Trump — While Issuing a Warning
Despite his alarm, Giuliani emphasized that President Trump handled the situation smartly and strategically.
“Was it a smart way to start? Sure. Any breakdown in this relationship will be because of the communist and extremist sympathizer — not President Trump.”
Giuliani stressed that he wants Mamdani to prove him wrong, because the future of New York City is at stake.
But he made it clear he remains deeply uneasy.
“It still makes me sick to my stomach to see that man in the Oval Office.”
He even added — half joking, half serious:
“It might not be a bad idea to bring in a Catholic priest to bless the place now.”
Why This Story Matters to Millions of Americans
For many conservative voters — especially those age 50+ — Giuliani’s reaction hits home:
✔ The battle for America’s cities
✔ The rise of far-left leadership
✔ President Trump’s strategy to rebuild safety and order
✔ Concerns over radical ideology influencing U.S. policy
The Giuliani–Trump–Mamdani moment isn’t just a political dust-up. It’s a preview of the national fight over law and order, immigration, and the future direction of America.