Zohran Mamdani had no deck, but plenty of pitch when he met with New York City's tech community on Wednesday night.

In a town where all politics is tribal, Mamdani has emerged as a leader of New York’s South Asian community, 600,000 strong, which is now following its Irish, Italian, Jewish, Black, and Latino predecessors in demanding a seat at the table inside City Hall. That bloc is squarely behind Mamdani and fighting hard for victory in November.

The Five’ co-hosts discuss New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s breakfast with Democrats in Washington, D.C.

Following Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the Democratic primary earlier this month, the spotlight has turned to his family’s ties to anti-Israel groups. His father sits on the advisory council of the recently formed London-based Gaza Tribunal, which accuses Israel of committing genocide.

Mamdanis belong to the Khoja community, who were categorized by the British in the early 19th century as “Hindoo Mussalman” because their traditions spanned both religions.

Long-time Democratic strategist David Axelrod talks about new polling showing Trump’s megabill he just signed into law is unpopular with many voters. He also tells CNN’s Wolf Blitzer how he thinks Democrats should handle controversial New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

AOC, who loudly backed Mamdani during the primary, said she was eager for people in DC to meet her fellow lefty firebrand face-to- face to hear his plan for NYC.

Democratic nominee for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani was pulled offstage by a campaign staffer as he tried to answer more reporter questions following an endorsement event.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) talked to reporters after a Congressional breakfast meeting with Democratic NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. REP. PRAMILA JAYAPAL (D-WA): He's bringing the party together at this point.