Trump threatens New York City funding over Mamdani

On the eve of New York City’s mayoral vote, President Donald Trump warned he would limit federal funds if Zohran Mamdani wins, labeling him a communist, and echoed the stance on 60 Minutes. While Congress controls appropriations and impoundment is illegal, the White House has already withheld $18 billion for a tunnel and tried to pull $34 million in counterterrorism money a judge ordered restored. Trump indicated a preference for independent Andrew Cuomo, dismissing GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa. Cuomo amplified the warning and said the National Guard could be sent. Mamdani called Trump’s statements a political threat, not law.

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