New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani used his Brooklyn victory stage to confront President Donald Trump, who has threatened to defund the city and even arrest and deport him if he won. Declaring New York a city built by immigrants and led by an immigrant, the democratic socialist vowed to Trump proof the city while tackling affordability, even as Trump posted And so it begins as he spoke. Republicans branded Mamdani radical, and some voters voiced fears of a federal crackdown. Mamdani says he'll work with anyone, including Trump, but how far the administration can go remains unclear.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.