A prominent Democrat’s wife seemed unable to mask her displeasure during the swearing-in of New York City’s newly elected socialist mayor, who has pledged to implement stringent policies.

Seventy-two-year-old Iris Weinshall appeared to frown as Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office in Bryant Park on Thursday afternoon. It’s worth noting, though, that the chilly January weather might have contributed to her expression.

Weinshall, married to New York Senator Chuck Schumer, was seated next to Eric Adams, who had just concluded his term as the city’s mayor.

Despite belonging to the same political party as Mamdani, both Schumer and Adams have been vocal critics of Mamdani’s stance on Israel.

Mamdani is a fervent supporter of Palestine and has made headlines with his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his next visit to New York City.

Weinshall, who is the chief operating officer for the New York Public Library and her husband, Schumer, refused to endorse Mamdani in the mayoral race and declined to say who he voted for.

Mamdani insists he is not anti-Semitic but has drawn fire for refusing to condemn the pro-Palestinian phrase ‘Globalize the Intifada’, which Jews say is a call to violence against members of their religion. 

Meanwhile, progressive Democrats including Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders beamed from ear-to-ear as Mamdani spoke, from the row in front of Weinshall and Schumer. 

Iris Weinshall, third from left in middle row, was unable to hide her apparent distaste as Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the new Mayor of New York City on Thursday. Her husband, Senator Chuck Schumer sits to her right, while former Mayor Eric Adams looked equally unimpressed to her left 

Another image from a CNN broadcast showed Weinshall scowling next to a sullen-looking Eric Adams, while NY Governor Kathy Hochul, AG Letitia James, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders all beamed a row below them 

Zohran Mamdani and wife Rama Duwaji are pictured at Thursday’s inauguration 

Mamdani said during Thursday’s speech that he’d prove naysayers who insist that left-wing politicians can’t govern effectively wrong.

He said: ‘I was elected as a democratic socialist and I will govern as a democratic socialist. 

‘This is a government of New York, by New York, and for New York.’

Mamdani, 34, is New York City’s first Muslim mayor and one of the youngest men ever to occupy the position. His wife, Rama Duwaji, 28, is the city’s youngest ever first lady. 

Duwaji has kept a low profile during Mamdani’s campaign but showed her support during his inauguration, walking side-by-side with her husband and tearing up while he spoke. 

Mamdani struck a more positive tone at his inauguration than in his fiery acceptance speech in November.

The democratic socialist didn’t mince words when beating his opponent, former Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, telling his supporters on election night that it would be the last time he’d utter the man’s name. 

Mamdani had concluded his speech with a direct message to President Donald Trump: ‘I have four words for you: Turn the volume up.’

The mayor opted for a softer tone in his inauguration remarks, referring to the president only once. 

Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer and his wife, Iris Weinshall, looked unamused during Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration remarks 

Mamdani’s campaign drew widespread attention across the country for his progressive policies that drew criticism from traditionalist Democrats 

He reached out to voters who backed Donald Trump in the presidential election and him in the mayoral election, saying he understood that the rocketing cost of living was their primary concern.

‘Many of these people have been betrayed by the established order. But in our administration, their needs will be met,’ Mamdani said. 

‘Their hopes and dreams and interests will be reflected transparently in government. They will shape our future.’ 

Mamdani has promised to offer free daycare and free buses across the city.

He also plans to enact a millionaire tax, with critics warning that his policies could drive out the super-rich, whose taxes disproportionately fund public services in the Big Apple.

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