Trump Criticizes Mamdani Amid NYC Election Tensions
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
Zohran Mamdani's election as NYC mayor faces potential challenges from President Trump, who has threatened to withhold federal funds, which constitute a significant portion of the city's budget, in response to Mamdani's progressive policies. While Trump has not specified exact funding cuts, his threats could impact key areas like affordable housing and infrastructure, though Congress ultimately controls federal spending. Mamdani dismisses these threats as political posturing.