Mamdani Vows to Challenge Trump in NYC Mayoral Race
TL;DR
President Trump suggested he might withhold federal funds from New York City if candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor, criticizing Mamdani as a 'communist' and dismissing claims that he would send tanks into the city. Mamdani, who proposes progressive policies, insists federal funding will continue if he wins, citing legal obligations. Trump also expressed a preference for Cuomo over Mamdani, despite not being a fan of Cuomo.
- Trump says it would be "hard" to give money to NYC if Mamdani is elected, bristles at Cuomo's "crazy" claim about sending in tanks CBS News
- Trump says it would be 'hard for me' to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor BBC
- Mamdani Takes in the Knicks From the Rafters, After Cuomo Sat Courtside The New York Times
- New York City’s mayoral race and its message to Trump — and the world CNN
- Mamdani vows to defy Trump in fiery final march from Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall ahead of Election Day Fox News
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