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Trump Targets Mamdani: 'Communist' Threat to NYC Funding

7/10/2025

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Donald Trump has ramped up his criticism of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, branding him a "communist" and foreboding "big problems" if he prevails. Trump has threatened to cut city funding should Mamdani win, even casting doubt on his citizenship. Mamdani, fresh off a Democratic primary victory, is set to challenge incumbent Eric Adams in November.

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Donald Trump has ramped up his criticism of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, branding him a "communist" and foreboding "big problems" if he prevails. Trump has threatened to cut city funding should Mamdani win, even casting doubt on his citizenship. Mamdani, fresh off a Democratic primary victory, is set to challenge incumbent Eric Adams in November.