Democrat candidate humiliated in viral gym fail — Riley Gaines and MAGA America aren’t letting him forget it.
Democrat Socialist Exposed as “Mamscrawny”
Zohran Mamdani, a far-left Democrat running for New York City mayor, has become the laughingstock of the internet after a viral video showed him struggling — and failing — to bench press just 135 pounds at a Brooklyn event. The spotter had to save him as the bar came crashing down, instantly earning Mamdani the nickname “Mamscrawny.”
Riley Gaines Wastes No Time Mocking the Democrat
Conservative champion and outspoken swimmer Riley Gaines seized the moment, posting her own bench press video from 2022 where she lifted 165 pounds with ease — while weighing only 130 pounds.
Gaines fired back at Mamdani with a sharp jab: “Pay attention, Zohran Mamdani.” She pointed out that as a female athlete she had no trouble outlifting the Democrat hopeful. Then she added with a smirk, “I’m not usually in favor of measuring politicians by how much weight they can push — but in this case, I’m definitely making an exception.”
Even Democrats Pile On
The embarrassment wasn’t limited to critics on the Right. New York City Mayor Eric Adams jumped in as well, showing off his own strength by pressing the same weight without assistance. On X, Adams mocked Mamdani, noting: “64 versus 33 — decades of discipline compared to a life of privilege. The difference is obvious. The only heavy thing he seems capable of raising is your tax bill.”
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo also joined the ridicule, saying Mamdani “can’t even handle his own body weight, much less the responsibility of running the biggest city in America.”
WATCH:
NEW: Socialist Zohran Mamdani shows off his muscles at Men's Day in Brooklyn, needs help from a spotter to bench 135 pounds.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 24, 2025
The 33-year-old was reluctant at first to get under the bar but gave in after being pressured by the locals. pic.twitter.com/7lsOJ3CubM
A Symbol of the Democrat Party’s Weakness
For conservatives, the clip is more than funny — it’s revealing. The modern Democrat Party is weak on crime, weak on leadership, and weak on results. Just like Mamdani couldn’t lift the bar, Democrats can’t lift the burden of fixing America’s problems.
Meanwhile, MAGA Americans continue to demand strength, toughness, and leadership that can actually handle the weight of the job.