Comedian Tim Dillon took aim at “theatrical kid” Zoran Mamdani for his comments directed at President Donald Trump during Mamdani’s victory speech for the New York City mayoral election, labeling the moment as “a little disgusting.”
“He seemed a bit timid in his speech. He’s like a theater kid,” Dillon remarked about the Democratic socialist Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani during his show on Saturday.
“Many of these folks are theater kids,” Dillon remarked further. He recalled a specific moment in Mamdani’s speech where Mamdani said, “Donald Trump, I know you’re watching, but here are four words for you: Turn up the volume!” Dillon noted that this was when he really sensed the theatrical side of him.
“You might notice a somewhat jaded side to that theater kid. There’s something rather unattractive about it. I hope he can keep it under control,” the comedian said before playing a clip of Mamdani. He mentioned that Trump was supposed to “turn up the volume” during his victory speech that Tuesday.
Dillon continued by expressing his doubts about Mamdani becoming mayor of New York City, stating, “I have mixed feelings about him—there’s a lot I don’t like. But if things go south, I can always leave, because honestly, it doesn’t bother me.”
“I don’t foresee crime happening everywhere, but I certainly hope that’s not the case. If it turns into a crime-ridden place, I’d probably hang around for a bit just for the absurdity of it all. But then, I’d have to think, ‘Really? More crime?’” he joked.
“If you’re thinking, ‘Wait, again, really?’ I might just decide to scoot,” Dillon added.
It’s worth noting that Mamdani, who is proudly the first Muslim mayor of New York City, advocates for police funding cuts and the closure of Rikers Island, among other progressive anti-crime initiatives.
According to reports, supporters have been celebrating Mamdani’s win. Alongside Pakistani-born lawyer Qasim Rashid, Mamdani has notably dodged questions regarding whether the terrorist group Hamas should disarm, declaring that “American mayors are American Muslim immigrants.”
In a related note, FDNY Director Robert Tucker resigned less than 12 hours after Mamdani’s victory was announced, with more NYC leaders anticipated to follow suit.
