President Donald Trump criticized Governor Kathy Hochul’s endorsement of Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, describing it as unexpected and warning it might affect federal funding for New York City. Trump, posting on Truth Social, referred to Mamdani as a “liddle’ Communist” and warned that federal authorities would monitor the situation closely.
Hochul highlighted Mamdani’s efforts to make city life more affordable in a New York Times op-ed, while clarifying she does not agree with all his positions. Mamdani, 33, thanked the governor for her endorsement, noting it strengthens Democratic unity and applauding her work on expanding childcare and school lunch programs.
