NEW YORK — President Trump's dislike for Zohran Mamdani is so strong, he genuinely wanted Andrew Cuomo to win New York City's mayoral race, going as far as putting out an endorsement for the longtime Empire State Democrat.

And the New York City mayor-elect’s dislike for Trump was on full display at his thunderous victory rally here Tuesday night, where he all but challenged the president to a rhetorical fist-fight: "Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up."

Mamdani's victory will intensify what’s likely to be an ugly clash between the two men — both New Yorkers — who built their respective campaigns on beating the establishment but have vastly different goals.

“It’s going to be a contentious relationship,” said Democratic strategist Basil Smikle, who served as the executive director for the New York State Democratic Party. “That’s putting it mildly.”

Trump did not call Mamdani in the hours after his victory Tuesday night, a source said.

And even before Mamdani’s win, the president wasted no time in taking punches at the 34-year-old self-proclaimed democratic socialist.

In interviews and remarks in recent days — as it was clear Mamdani would likely win the........

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