Mets Fans Blame 10-Game Losing Streak on Mayor Mamdani

Supporters claim socialist policies have cursed the team's performance.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:45pm

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented Mets baseball game, with sharp planes of blue and orange overlapping to create a sense of chaos and disarray on the field.Mets fans' frustration with the team's struggles boils over, as they blame the city's political leadership for cursing the team's performance.NYC Today

New York Mets fans have been vocal in their criticism of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, blaming his socialist policies for the team's current 10-game losing streak. Supporters have taken to social media to express their frustration, claiming Mamdani's leadership has somehow 'cursed' the Mets' performance on the field.

Why it matters

The Mets' struggles have reignited long-standing tensions between the team's fanbase and the city's political leadership. As one of the most passionate fan bases in baseball, Mets supporters have historically been vocal in their support and criticism of the team and its leadership.

The details

Mets fans have taken to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook to voice their displeasure with Mayor Mamdani, accusing him of 'cursing' the team with his socialist policies. Some have even gone so far as to create online petitions calling for Mamdani's resignation, blaming him directly for the team's poor performance.

  • The Mets' current 10-game losing streak began on April 5, 2026.

The players

Zohran Mamdani

The current mayor of New York City, known for his progressive, socialist policies.

New York Mets

A professional baseball team based in New York City, playing in the National League East division of Major League Baseball.

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What they’re saying

“Mamdani's socialist agenda has clearly cursed the Mets. We need to get him out of office before he ruins the entire season!”

— Sarah Hernandez, Mets fan

“The Mets' losing streak is directly tied to Mamdani's policies. He's bad news for the team and the city.”

— Michael Russo, Mets season ticket holder

The takeaway

This incident highlights the deep political divisions within New York City and the willingness of some sports fans to blame political leaders for the struggles of their favorite teams. It remains to be seen whether the Mets' fortunes will change as the season progresses, or if the 'Mamdani curse' will continue to haunt the team.