Former President Donald Trump has criticized media coverage following the New York Democratic primary win of progressive candidate, Jordan Mamdani. Trump alleges that Mamdani and his allies, dubbed the “Mamadani faction,” are receiving favorable coverage from what he terms “fake news” media outlets. The comments came after Mamdani secured the Democratic nomination for New York’s 17th congressional district. Trump’s statement suggests he views the positive attention given to Mamdani as undeserved and biased. This is not the first time Trump has accused mainstream media of unfairly favoring progressive candidates. The former president frequently used similar rhetoric during his time in office and continues to do so post-presidency. The primary results indicate a potential shift in the political landscape within New York’s 17th district.