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Trump Backs NYC Mayor Amid Immigration Funding Threats

1/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and urged him to keep residents.
He criticized New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) move to Dallas, saying it harms New York.
Despite past attacks, Mamdani and Trump stay connected, exchanging texts about housing costs.
Mamdani opposed Trump's actions regarding Nicolas Maduro, signaling tensions.
Trump plans to withhold funding from sanctuary jurisdictions including New York over immigration non-compliance.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and urged him to keep residents.
He criticized New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) move to Dallas, saying it harms New York.
Despite past attacks, Mamdani and Trump stay connected, exchanging texts about housing costs.
Mamdani opposed Trump's actions regarding Nicolas Maduro, signaling tensions.
Trump plans to withhold funding from sanctuary jurisdictions including New York over immigration non-compliance.