In a move that blends celebrity activism with fervent political appeal, Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight has publicly urged Donald J. Trump to take action to “terminate” the recent New York City mayoral victory of Zohran Mamdani. The 86-year-old actor, who was appointed to the novel post of special ambassador to Hollywood by Trump early in his second term, broadcast his plea in a two-minute speech posted to social media, delivering his message with an American flag positioned in the background.
Voight’s address was unequivocal in its demand, positioning Trump as the sole figure with the power to reverse the democratic outcome. “We the people have put our trust in the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump,” Voight stated. “He, and only he, can stop this horror, as this mayor, Mamdani, will try to destroy New York’s wealth and turn it into a socialist crap city.” He concluded his direct message with a somber note: “Let this be a warning to the people and may God bless.”
The core of Voight’s argument centered on a series of grave warnings about Mamdani’s impending leadership. Residing primarily in Beverly Hills, California, the actor painted a dire picture of the future of New York, claiming the days following the election have been “the most dangerous time for our citizens.” Voight employed strong, Islamophobic rhetoric, alleging that under Mayor-elect Mamdani, New York would “turn into a virtual refugee shelter for the radical Muslim ideology.”
Furthermore, Voight repeatedly and incorrectly characterized the 34-year-old mayor-elect as a “communist.” This is a label that Mamdani himself has refuted, instead identifying with the political descriptor of a “democratic socialist.” Voight’s speech escalated in its intensity as he elaborated on his concerns. “This mayor will destroy this city. We are obligated to demand our rights for our private sanctuary, our businesses, our property that we all have worked so hard for,” he declared. In his remarks, Voight referred to Mamdani as a “35-year-old mayor,” despite other records indicating the mayor-elect is 34. He continued, “And this 35-year-old mayor has no right dictating the rules of socialism for a city built on our highest principles with brick and stone by hard-working Americans.”
The actor’s call for intervention culminated in a direct and constitutionally unfounded demand. “This must be stopped and his mayoralty should be terminated immediately,” Voight insisted, before addressing New Yorkers directly. “You — the people of the greatest city, New York — are in danger of losing your city to this communist fool.”
Crucially, Voight’s appeal overlooks the fundamental structure of American governance. The office of the President of the United States holds no legal or constitutional authority to unilaterally remove a duly elected mayor of New York City from office. Such an act would violate principles of federalism and the separation of powers that define the relationship between federal, state, and municipal governments. The process for removing a mayor is dictated by state and local law, typically involving impeachment or recall procedures initiated at the local level, not by federal executive order.
The political context for this event is the recent New York City mayoral election, which saw Zohran Mamdani secure a majority of the vote. His victory was a significant political development, marking a win over former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who mounted a campaign as an Independent candidate. Cuomo had previously been defeated by Mamdani in the Democratic primary, leading him to pursue the mayoralty outside the party structure. Mamdani is scheduled to be sworn into office and assume his duties on January 1.
Voight’s video represents a striking example of the current political climate, where social media platforms serve as a direct conduit for high-profile figures to bypass traditional media and broadcast unfiltered messages to a wide audience. His plea to Trump leverages his own celebrity status and his established political alignment to advocate for an extra-legal measure against a democratically elected official. The speech draws on themes of anti-socialism, economic anxiety, and religious prejudice to frame the election outcome as an existential threat requiring an unprecedented response from the highest level of the federal government. As the inauguration date approaches, the public discourse surrounding Mamdani’s leadership continues to be shaped by such powerful and polarizing commentary.
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