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Trump Slams Mamdani as Communist, Backs Cuomo for Mayor

11/3/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral candidate, labeling him a communist.
He preferred Andrew Cuomo.
He warned that Mamdani's victory could jeopardize federal funding for New York City.
He said funding a city led by a communist would be difficult.
The interview marked Trump's first CBS appearance since 2020, after a $16 million settlement with Paramount Global over an edited interview.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral candidate, labeling him a communist.
He preferred Andrew Cuomo.
He warned that Mamdani's victory could jeopardize federal funding for New York City.
He said funding a city led by a communist would be difficult.
The interview marked Trump's first CBS appearance since 2020, after a $16 million settlement with Paramount Global over an edited interview.