Obama Embraces Socialist Mayor Mamdani, Sings ‘Wheels on the Bus’ at Bronx Early Childhood Center

Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made their first in-person appearance together at a South Bronx early childhood center, where they met with families, read to toddlers, and joined in singing “Wheels on the Bus.”

“In between singing wheels on the bus, the two leaders discussed the Mayor’s vision for this City, and the importance of giving New York’s Cutest have the strongest start possible,” the mayor’s office said in a press release. 

Mamdani posted a recap video of the visit on X, adding that it was about “building a City where families can thrive and every classroom is full of this much joy.”

Video from the visit showed Obama and Mamdani sitting together in a classroom. 

At one point, a child told Mamdani, “I know your name. Mamdani.” Obama then asked the child what Mamdani’s first name was. The child replied, “Mayor.”