New York politician Zohran Mamdani has defended that the results of the midterm elections in the United States show that working classes "expect more from their Government" and are "tired of waiting". For this reason, he has urged his party to take advantage of the new control of Congress in order to provide rapid solutions to the affordability crisis and the rise in the cost of living.
Through a statement released after confirmation of the 'blue wave' that gave Democrats a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Mamdani --a member of Socialdemocrats of America-- has questioned the call for patience made by Republicans during the campaign. "JD Vance asked for a couple more years to finally fulfill the promises he made to our country, but workers cannot afford to wait two more years to pay this month's rent, the care of their children, or the grocery basket", he denounced.
Along these lines, the progressive leader highlighted social fatigue in the face of rising inequality and the weight of big fortunes in political life. "People are tired of being told there aren't enough resources for everyone while Elon Musk becomes the world's first billionaire (...) or of politicians bought by the richest calling their needs unrealistic", he said, also criticizing the use of public funds in "war crimes and genocide instead of building schools and paving roads".
Mamdani stressed that "it's not enough to win power, you have to use it", warning that the electorate will know how to tell the difference between "empty words and real work". "We've spent years debating this issue. Now, it's the moment for us, in the Democratic Party, to fulfill what was promised. My friends, it is morning again in the United States", he added, in a context in which the Democratic caucus claims it is already finalizing its legislative agenda to undo the cuts of the Donald Trump Administration and move forward with initiatives against inflation.
On Tuesday, the Democratic Party experienced one of the most significant nights in its recent history and confirmed the most favorable forecasts for taking control of Congress; a vote to punish President Trump's policies, especially in the economic sphere, as he faces his last two years in office more weakened than ever within the Republican Party itself.