Trump Attacks Hochul Over New York Mamdani Endorsement [View all]
Source: Newsweek
By Daniel Orton
Editor, Live News
President Donald Trump slammed New York Governor Kathy Hochul after she publicly endorsed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, calling the move "a very bad one for New York City" and suggesting that federal funding to the city could be in jeopardy.
In a Truth Social post early Monday, the president wrote: "Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has Endorsed the 'Liddle' Communist,' Zohran Mamdani, running for Mayor of New York. This is a rather shocking development, and a very bad one for New York City. How can such a thing happen? Washington will be watching this situation very closely. No reason to be sending good money after bad! President DJT." The remark appeared to be a subtle threat echoing previous statements Trump has made about funding to New York should Mamdani win.
Hochul's endorsement comes less than two months before the general election, giving a significant boost to Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive New York State assemblyman who has surged ahead in the polls with support from left-leaning voters. Trump's attack signals his intent to inject federal influence into the race and potentially leverage fiscal policy to punish political decisions he opposes.
Mamdani's lead has grown even as high-profile national Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have held back endorsements.
Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-kathy-hochul-zohran-mamdani-new-york-mayor-endorsement-2129934
C'mon Schumer and Jeffries. What's the holdup here?
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