Martina Navratilova has once again spoken out against Donald Trump. On September 29, 2025, she reacted after the U.S. President attacked New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Mamdani was a “self-proclaimed New York City Communist” and claimed he would never give him federal funds. Political commentator Brian Krassenstein said this could violate U.S. laws and the Constitution. Navratilova joined the debate with one direct line.
Martina Navratilova reacts to Donald Trump’s Zohran Mamdani comments
Donald Trump’s comments about Zohran Mamdani quickly caused controversy. Mamdani is running for mayor of New York City in 2025. Trump wrote that Mamdani would help the Republican Party but called his campaign promises “fake Communist promises.” He also said Mamdani would never receive money from him as President.Brian Krassenstein, a political writer, shared the post on X. He claimed Trump broke 18 U.S.C. § 595, a law that bars officials from using authority to influence elections. He also mentioned § 201 on bribery, § 872 on extortion, and § 241/242 on violations of voting rights. Krassenstein said Trump’s message may also go against the Appropriations Clause, the Take Care Clause, and the First Amendment. He added that even if charges are not filed, the comments could be seen as abuse of power.Martina Navratilova reacted quickly. On X, she shared the post and wrote: “The criminal ignoramus is at it again.” Her message was short, but it showed her strong view. She has often been one of Donald Trump’s sharpest critics in sports and politics.
Martina Navratilova slams Donald Trump over US Open final delay
This was not the first time Martina Navratilova criticized Trump in September 2025. On September 8, at the US Open men’s singles final in New York, his presence led to heavy security checks. The match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was set for 2:00 p.m. ET at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Because of Donald Trump’s arrival and Secret Service protocols, the start was delayed by nearly 30 minutes. Thousands of fans waited outside in the rain.Alao Read: Andre Agassi And Steffi Graf Relationship Timeline: Tennis Power Couple, Love Story, Wedding, Children And Life After RetirementMartina Navratilova voiced her anger on Sky Sports. She said: “It is absolutely insane.” She pointed out how the delay affected the players. She explained that players need to eat, warm up, and prepare on a tight schedule. She also asked people to think of the fans. She said: “Let’s spare a thought for the thousands of people waiting outside … it’s been raining … they paid thousands of dollars … it’s half empty still.”In the end, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner and won the U.S. Open. But the focus was also on Trump. His presence, the delays, and the complaints from fans made headlines. Martina Navratilova’s voice added even more weight to the criticism.
