Summary
President Donald Trump commented that he is "better looking" than New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani during an interview. Mamdani, a Democratic nominee, responded with humor, focusing on city issues like the cost of living. The mayoral race in New York City is happening, with Mamdani currently leading in polls against his opponents.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump made a remark about being more attractive than candidate Zohran Mamdani.
- Trump spoke about Mamdani during an interview on CBS’s "60 Minutes."
- Mamdani replied to Trump by emphasizing his focus on New York City's cost of living issue.
- Over 735,000 New Yorkers voted early for the mayoral race.
- Zohran Mamdani is challenging former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
- New York City typically leans Democratic, with Mamdani leading in polls.
- Mamdani has support from notable Democrats like Governor Kathy Hochul and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- President Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo, also threatening to cut federal funding if Mamdani wins.
