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Trump Threatens Arrest of NYC Mayor-Elect Over Immigration

11/7/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to arrest Zohran Mamdani, the NYC mayor-elect, if he limits Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities, signaling federal-local tensions after Mamdani's mayoral win.
Mamdani addressed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Queens, urging accountability under the law and consistency in enforcement.
He has previously challenged federal immigration officials, notably confronting Trump's border czar Tom Homan in Albany.
The exchange underscores tensions between local leaders and federal immigration policies.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to arrest Zohran Mamdani, the NYC mayor-elect, if he limits Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities, signaling federal-local tensions after Mamdani's mayoral win.
Mamdani addressed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Queens, urging accountability under the law and consistency in enforcement.
He has previously challenged federal immigration officials, notably confronting Trump's border czar Tom Homan in Albany.
The exchange underscores tensions between local leaders and federal immigration policies.