New York Politician Zohran Mamdani Rebukes Trump Immigration Arrest Threats

President Donald Trump has escalated his attacks on New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, threatening to investigate and potentially arrest him for opposing immigration enforcement raids and questioning his citizenship despite Mamdani being a naturalized U.S. citizen. Trump described Mamdani as a "communist" and suggested withholding federal funding from New York City if Mamdani were to become mayor, framing it as a matter of national security. Mamdani, a Democratic socialist and first-generation American born in Uganda, condemned Trump's remarks as politically motivated intimidation aimed at silencing dissent and deterring New Yorkers from speaking out. The tension follows calls from Republican Rep. Andy Ogles to denaturalize Mamdani based on past rap lyrics, with the White House indicating such claims warrant investigation. Mamdani emphasized that Trump's threats represent an attack on democracy and vowed not to accept this intimidation. The conflict highlights broader debates over immigration policy enforcement and political rhetoric ahead of the New York mayoral election.