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Mayor's Allies Win NY Primaries, Trump Endorses Rival

6/24/2026

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Two mayoral allies won New York congressional primaries, giving Mayor Zohran Mamdani allies and challenging House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Former city Comptroller Brad Lander pledged to abolish ICE while Democratic socialist challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier criticized incumbent Adriano Espaillat and cited AIPAC support as a campaign issue.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Anthony Constantino, who is running against Republican Assembly Member Robert Smullen for the open House seat.

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Two mayoral allies won New York congressional primaries, giving Mayor Zohran Mamdani allies and challenging House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Former city Comptroller Brad Lander pledged to abolish ICE while Democratic socialist challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier criticized incumbent Adriano Espaillat and cited AIPAC support as a campaign issue.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Anthony Constantino, who is running against Republican Assembly Member Robert Smullen for the open House seat.