New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Confirms He and First Lady Rama Duwaji Will Not Attend 2026 Met Gala

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend next month’s Met Gala. Mamdani confirmed his impending absence from the festivities when asked about recent reports stating that he and the First Lady of NYC, Rama Duwaji, would not be in attendance. “That’s true,” Mamdani said, adding in response to a follow-up question that he has “love” for the Met, calling it “an incredible museum.” While the Met is undoubtedly “a critical part of the city,” per Mamdani, he remains committed to his goal of making NYC more affordable for its citizens. “My focus is also on affordability and making the most expensive city in the United States affordable, and that's what I'm looking to spend a lot of my time focused on,” he said Often, previous NYC mayors, including Mamdani’s predecessor, Eric Adams, have attended the Met Gala. This year’s theme for the annual fundraiser is “Costume Art,” with Beyoncé among the confirmed co-chairs. The 2026 Met Gala, which, as in years past, will surely feature no shortage of elaborately presented looks from a slew of familiar faces, is set for May 4.

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