Trump Threatens Federal Fund Cuts if Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race

President Donald Trump has launched a strong attack against New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, labeling him a "Communist" and warning that he would likely restrict most federal funding to the city if Mamdani wins the election. Trump expressed concern that under Mamdani's leadership, the city would face a "complete and total economic and social disaster" and has urged voters to support former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo instead, whom he described as a Democrat with a record of success. Trump also criticized Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, claiming that a vote for Sliwa would effectively be a vote for Mamdani. Despite Trump's warnings, Mamdani, a democratic socialist and Queens Assemblymember, maintains a double-digit lead in recent polls. The president's intervention in the local race underscores the national attention the election has garnered amid ideological divides over issues like housing, policing, and federal aid. Trump's threat to withhold federal funds has sparked debate about the legality and impact of such actions, as federal funding decisions are constitutionally the domain of Congress.