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Obama Supports NYC Mayor Amid Trump Funding Threats

4/19/2026

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Obama Supports Mamdani

Barack Obama, former U.S. president, met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care center to read to preschoolers and lead a sing-along.
Mamdani marked his 100th day in office while seeking to improve ties with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump criticized Mamdani's taxing policies and threatened to withdraw federal funding.
Obama offered to support Mamdani's progressive agenda to aid the city's working class.

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Mamdani Prioritizes Affordability

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will skip the Met Gala to prioritize affordability in New York City.
The decision marks a departure from past mayors who attended to support the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The gala on May 1 will launch the museum's "Costume Art" exhibition, sponsored by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
Mamdani's focus on affordability aligns with his democratic socialist values.

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Obama Supports Mamdani

Barack Obama, former U.S. president, met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care center to read to preschoolers and lead a sing-along.
Mamdani marked his 100th day in office while seeking to improve ties with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump criticized Mamdani's taxing policies and threatened to withdraw federal funding.
Obama offered to support Mamdani's progressive agenda to aid the city's working class.

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