60,000 Trump Voters Just Elected a Socialist. We Asked Them Why.
A full 10% of NYC Trump voters turned around and voted for Zohran Mamdani.
So we went to talk to them.
These voters are done with the status quo. One New Yorker told us: “As Americans, we can realize it’s not Republican versus Democrat. It’s more of like a class war.”
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@ReliablyClueless
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
The greatest threat to republicans is intelligence
@gustogoneria7656
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
0:55 and you shouldn’t fit into any one box. Humans are far too complex to associate with a single identity, a single ideology. Siding with only conservative, only liberal, only Republican, only Democrat, is destructive and dangerous. Political parties can’t embody your values and principles. They have agendas besides appealing to a broad audience. To blindly follow a specific leader or party is asking to be fooled.
@NilremDigory-ux8cz
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
class conscious maga is crazy… but I'm more than down for it
@Gypsy2000
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
I hope the people like paying 10% more taxes
@Gypsy2000
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
The two sides are 2 sides of the same coin. Behind the scenes they all rape, kill, and eat children
@oximoronin
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
I understand them. Status quo sucks. Democrats sucks. Republicans sucks. Both parties have people in the files. Ironically for a country known for having a lot of choices, there isn't a lot of choice when it comes to politics. That's why when there's a wild card like Clinton, Obama, Trump or Mamdani, they immediately get people's attention.
@celinavarchausky7
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Funny and incredibly sad how so many people reach this realization only once they get to escape the US and see the rest of the world
@V1brationCanine
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Watching Americans experience something normal for the first time is like watching a North Korean defector discover food. The craziest part is they're convinced the logical and mathematical conclusions are not viable and think their fascist, narcissist greed system that regularly genocides people is the true reality.
@janaheiney4974
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
We are giving everything to the wealthiest. Wake up
@Lucky-oz4qb
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
My guess is that they don’t actually know what socialism is
@tiedngag
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
I have seen more of the world between growing up in the military, a study abroad in college and traveling for work. I have stepped on all seven continents and a lot of countries. It is amazing the differences, some small and some large, between the United States and the world for the better and the worse. I have been places in developed countries with both good and bad things and have been in third world countries where they are good, but the United States wins in spades. This channel hopefully helps people see and inform all the sides of the story.
@amym7286
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
maga is worse than cancer. This BS needs excised NOW! The maga voters ARE responsible for the current shitshow CF we are in now. FAFO.
@PeterBroederlow
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Yeah right trump after all the threats,and racism,you back down when your face to face ,idiot
@Saporouspursuit
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
It wasn't that he was democractic socialist. At all. It was that he was one that supported Trump. And any other of the Epstein crowd. They want a democratic socialist that fits into their plan of action. They will use them as they used Bernie. When it's strategically relevant to agree with it, it will be. When it's not politically advantageous, it won't be. People using business tactics in politics are like a triple shot expresso for manipulation. And remember folks to them its, 'Just Business'. But on the flip side. Maybe, this democratic socialist is understanding the same game and trying to help the American people too. But, be weary. Do not let the past be shoved under er a rug to quickly when it comes to the loss of the lives of innocents by the hand of those meant to protect us. Focus on the Epstein stuff until ever person is held accountable.
@SantiAprende
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
These people are very uninformed outliers who vote their emotions
@joaoalcantara6676
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Dude was going to college and thinking "Sweden isn't doing so well". Mind blowing idiocy.
@jamiewilliamson1588
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Remember to be respectful of other people less intelligent than yourselves
@Kurkovac
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Not all heroes wear capes. Some just build tools like Blockify so we can actually watch videos in peace.🫡
@jackiecat101XD
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
You wake up once you visit other places.
@marcyc1695
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Most people don't care about politics when they vote they choose whoever says is going to solve most of there problems. They vote by issues. Nothing else. People just trying to survive.
@MildredtheDestroyer
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
It’s not just America watching, it’s the world. I’m from New Zealand’s most expensive city, watching and hoping someone like Zohran can make it better for the working class. Cause if New York can do it, maybe we can to
@furr3ts
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
The birth of the median voter
@teawaruaedwards274
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Tallarico… ITS the TOP against the BOTTOM
@teawaruaedwards274
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
IT'S THE ECONOMY STUPID….
@Catgatroid
February 25, 2026 at 7:44 pm
I think it's extremely important that Zohran started his entire campaign by asking "why did you vote for trump?" instead of immediately just stereotyping the republican voter and defending things which they don't understand why are important.
In reality, the majority of laypeople want their communities to be prosperous. If you antagonize them instead of working with them, you're simply going to lose to someone who does cater to that demographic. That's why the democrats ended up so powerless.
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