Mamdani emerges as face of Trump opposition ahead of US 250th birthday

As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, a new political figure is challenging President Donald Trump's vision for the celebration. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has become the leading voice of opposition to Trump's plans for the event, according to France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani. Many Americans feel the milestone has been "hijacked" by Trump, Gorjestani reports. Mamdani now represents an alternative view of what it means to celebrate America's birthday. The anniversary, set for 2026, marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Trump has positioned himself at the center of the preparations, but Mamdani's rising profile signals a growing divide over the event's meaning.