Summary
Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race against Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa with 50.4% of the vote. President Trump, who supported Cuomo, criticized Mamdani, calling him a "communist" and questioning his policies. Despite initial threats of federal funding cuts to New York City, President Trump later suggested he may offer some support.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa to become mayor of New York City.
- Mamdani received 50.4% of the vote.
- President Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo during the race.
- Trump criticized Mamdani, calling him a "100% Communist Lunatic."
- Mamdani became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2018, moving from Uganda as a child.
- Trump has accused Mamdani of antisemitism, which Mamdani denies.
- Trump suggested he might provide limited support to New York City under Mamdani.
- New York City's 2026 budget plans to use $7.4 billion in federal funds.
