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Trump Threatens Funding, Troops Over NYC Mayor Nominee

10/15/2025

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President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funds and deploy troops to New York City if Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is elected, calling him a communist.
Mamdani said federal funding is mandated by law, not presidential discretion.
Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the remarks as outrageous and vowed to fight them.
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo said Democrats feel pressure from the Democratic Socialists of America.

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President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funds and deploy troops to New York City if Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is elected, calling him a communist.
Mamdani said federal funding is mandated by law, not presidential discretion.
Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the remarks as outrageous and vowed to fight them.
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo said Democrats feel pressure from the Democratic Socialists of America.