The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated that he would have difficulty sending federal resources to the city of New York if the left-wing candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor this Tuesday (4).
In an interview, Trump classified Mamdani as a “communist” and said it would be a waste of public money to finance a government under his command.
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Mamdani, who leads voting intention polls, is a democratic socialist politician and won the Democratic Party primary, beating former governor Andrew Cuomo.
Despite Trump’s accusations, Mamdani rejects the communist label and defines himself as a “Scandinavian”-style politician, focusing on social justice and dignity for all New Yorkers.
The president declared his preference for Cuomo, despite not being his fan, stating that he would always choose a “bad Democrat” over a “communist”.
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Cuomo, in turn, is trying to position himself as the most experienced candidate to deal with the Trump administration, highlighting his performance during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The New York mayoral election is seen as a clash between political continuity and the renewal represented by Mamdani, who promises a more progressive administration.
The city, the largest market in the US, receives billions in federal resources annually, and Trump’s stance could influence the future of these transfers.
