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Former US President Donald Trump on Monday cautioned New York City voters that electing Democratic-Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani as mayor would trigger what he called a “total disaster.”Addressing supporters in Manhattan, Trump accused Mamdani of “communist-style economics” and vowed to limit federal funds for New York if the candidate takes office.
He instead endorsed Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor now running as an independent, calling him “experienced and rational compared to Mamdani’s radicalism.”
Mamdani dismissed Trump’s remarks as “political blackmail,” adding that federal funds are not a presidential favor but a citizen’s right.
Political analysts in the US described Trump’s comments as symbolic, noting that presidential authority over city budgets is limited and Congress retains fiscal control.
Despite controversy, Mamdani’s campaign has gained momentum among younger voters, driven by his promises to freeze rents, expand public housing, and increase taxes on top earners.
Pollsters say the remarks may deepen polarization but could also energize Mamdani’s base ahead of next week’s election.
