Donald Trump claims he’s "better looking" than Zohran Mamdani; social media trolls relentlessly, “bro never even had a prime” one tweet said

President Donald Trump claimed he is "better looking" than New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani during a 60 Minutes interview. The statement occurred as Trump discussed the NYC mayoral race. Correspondent Norah O'Donnell asked Trump about comparisons between himself and Mamdani. "Some people have compared him to a left-wing version of you, charismatic, breaking the old rules. What do you think about that?" O'Donnell asked.

Trump smiled and replied, "Well, I think I'm a much better looking person than him, right?" The interview took place on November 3, 2025, and was broadcast nationally on the CBS news program. The remark generated viral responses on social media platforms.

Users characterized Trump's comment as "absurd," citing Mamdani's youthful appeal and popularity among young voters. "He's got the smile, the vibe, the energy. Trump just has the spray tan," one X user said. Some social media users interpreted Trump's statement as humorous.







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"He was clearly having fun with it. People take everything he says too seriously," one user said.

Trump addresses NYC mayoral race politics

Trump's appearance comment came during broader remarks about the New York City mayoral race. The 79-year-old president criticized Mamdani, labeling him a "communist."

Trump indicated potential support for Andrew Cuomo over Mamdani in the mayoral contest. Trump stated he would rather support a "bad democrat" than a "communist."

During his early 30s, Trump projected a distinct public image while building his real estate empire. Period photographs depict Trump as a 1980s businessman wearing tailored suits with a confident appearance.