Mamdani and Irish PM play bingo, try to "split the G" in New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared a video of himself riding the subway with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, during which the pair played bingo and attempted the Guinness-pouring trick known as "split the G." The encounter took place during UN General Assembly week in New York.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video on social media showing him riding the city's subway alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin. The meeting took place in New York during the week of the United Nations General Assembly, an annual gathering that brings together heads of state and government from around the world.
The footage shows the two men not only on the subway but also playing the game of bingo together. They are also seen attempting the so-called "split the G" trick, a bit of fun tied to Ireland's well-known Guinness-pouring tradition, in which the foam line in the glass is meant to land precisely on the letter "G" of the brand's harp logo.
A casual encounter amid UN week
The clip captures a friendly, informal moment between the two politicians outside the formal diplomatic meetings and sessions that typically dominate UN General Assembly week. Videos showing political leaders in everyday, lighthearted settings have become an increasingly common way for officials to connect with the public and media.
Neither Mamdani's nor Martin's office has offered further comment beyond what appears in the recording. The video was shared as a record of the two leaders' time together in New York during UN week.
