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Democratic Socialist Mamdani Plans Lawsuit Against Trump if Elected

10/27/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and New York state assemblyman, announced plans to sue the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration if elected mayor.
In a CNN interview, he said New York should resist Trump’s influence, citing Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's defiance over Trump’s World Cup hosting threats as a model.
Mamdani has endorsements from Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The election is set for November 4, 2025.

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Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and New York state assemblyman, announced plans to sue the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration if elected mayor.
In a CNN interview, he said New York should resist Trump’s influence, citing Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's defiance over Trump’s World Cup hosting threats as a model.
Mamdani has endorsements from Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The election is set for November 4, 2025.