Did Sabrina Carpenter trigger Zohran Mamdani's win? Viral claim explained after historic NYC mayoral election

Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election, despite an underdog bid. However, his pitch against inequality and corruption saw the 34-year-old beat former governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa to make history. Mamdani is set to become NYC's first Muslim, South Asian mayor after his swearing-in on January 1, 2026. Zohran Mamdani made history, as he's set to be NYC's first Muslim, South Asian mayor and many think Sabrina Carpenter might have set things in motion.(X