Noah Syndergaard calls Zohran Mamdani a 'lunatic', says NYC mayor 'never really held an actual job'

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Former New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard did not hold back while discussing the team’s struggles and the political climate in New York during a recent appearance on OutKick’s 'Tomi Lahren Is Fearless.'

Speaking during the interview released this week, Syndergaard sharply criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and suggested the city’s political direction mirrors what has gone wrong with the Mets organization.

Noah Syndergaard blasts Zohran Mamdani’s experience

Syndergaard appeared frustrated not just with the Mets’ disappointing season, but also with what he described as the “craziness” surrounding New York City.

While talking with host Tomi Lahren about the departures of fan favorites Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso, Syndergaard reflected on the personalities he played alongside during his years with the Mets.

“It's kind of also ironic,” Syndergaard told Lahren. “Those two guys are some of the biggest conservatives I've played for as well as with, with Jacob deGrom. The craziness that's going on in New York.”

Even though he criticized the city’s politics, Syndergaard admitted New York still holds a special place for players because of the experience and energy surrounding baseball there.

“But I mean, if I still played for the Mets or the Yankees, I'd be like, oh, this is freaking awesome,” he continued. “Like I could block the crazy part out and still focus on, I get to play a kid's game in one of the greatest cities in the world.”

That was when the conversation shifted directly toward Mamdani, whom Syndergaard openly mocked over both his age and political leadership.

“Albeit, ran by a lunatic or, I don't know. He's 34 years old ... like I'm 33 and I can't imagine being a mayor,” he said. Syndergaard then doubled down while questioning Mamdani’s background and experience.

“Well, he's like 34 years old and never really held an actual job beforehand,” the former Mets ace added.

Noah Syndergaard links Mets struggles to politics

The former pitcher also suggested the Mets’ disappointing performances cannot simply be blamed on baseball issues alone.

With the team sitting near the bottom of the NL East despite carrying one of baseball’s biggest payrolls, Syndergaard hinted that deeper cultural problems may be affecting the organization.

When asked by Lahren what advice he would give the Mets, Syndergaard responded bluntly.

“Stop hanging out with socialist mayors, I guess, probably,” he said.

He later added, “I hate saying it, but at the end of the day, the Mets are going to Met.”

Syndergaard made it clear that his criticism comes from a place of emotional investment after spending years with the franchise and helping lead the team to the World Series.

“I think I'm allowed to kind of say that because I bled orange and blue for eight years,” he explained. “Made it to the World Series with them.”

The former pitcher also expressed frustration over what he sees as a disconnect between the team’s massive spending and its lack of results on the field.

“Just kind of disappointed to see A) who they're inviting into their clubhouse and B) the lack of success they're having,” Syndergaard said. “It doesn't make a whole lot of sense. We have a huge payroll, and it's not creating great dividends for them.”

Tomi Lahren escalates criticism of Zohran Mamdani

During the conversation, Tomi Lahren intensified the criticism aimed at Mamdani and City Hall.

Lahren described Mamdani’s political ideology as part of the larger decline she believes is happening in New York City.

The discussion repeatedly returned to the idea that the city’s political environment has affected not only everyday life but even major sports franchises like the Mets.

Throughout the interview, Syndergaard continued blending sports frustration with political commentary, arguing that the atmosphere surrounding New York has changed dramatically from the years when he first joined the organization.

Even while criticizing the city’s leadership, Syndergaard still acknowledged the emotional connection many athletes have with playing in New York and the pride that comes with representing the Mets or Yankees.

But by the end of the interview, his frustration with both the franchise and the city’s leadership was unmistakable, especially after repeatedly calling attention to Mamdani’s age, experience, and political approach.