Life can be funny sometimes — one small choice can echo years later. A woman recently went viral after revealing that she once matched with New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on a dating app… and ignored him.

Just last week, the 34-year-old Mamdani made history as New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, winning 50.4% of the vote. In his victory speech, he directly addressed Donald Trump, saying, “So Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.” Within minutes, Trump fired back online — and the world was watching.

But amid the political buzz, an unexpected story stole the spotlight. A woman on TikTok confessed she once swiped past the now-famous politician. Her reason? “His profile said 5’10, and younger me knew that meant 5’9,” she laughed. “Present me appreciates that he was at least honest.” The clip exploded online, with viewers calling it “the fumble of the century.”

Beyond the dating drama, Mamdani’s story is deeply human. Born in Uganda, raised in New York, and once known as a rapper called Young Cardamom, he rose from community work to the city’s highest office. His journey — from housing counselor to history-making mayor — shows how far determination and faith can take you.

And as one commenter put it best: “Imagine swiping left on the future mayor of New York.”