Summary
Zohran Mamdani was elected as the mayor of New York City. President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold federal funds from the city because of Mamdani's political beliefs. Many crucial city services depend on this federal money, which makes the situation challenging.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral election.
- President Trump has threatened to reduce federal funding to New York City because Mamdani is a Democratic socialist.
- New York City expects to receive $7.4 billion in federal funds in fiscal 2026, which is 6.4% of its total budget.
- The largest portion of this funding goes to the city's education department, which relies on $2 billion from federal sources.
- The Department of Social Services in New York City receives $1.5 billion from federal funds, covering 13.3% of its budget.
- The Administration for Children's Services and the Department of Housing Preservation & Development are highly dependent on federal money.
- President Trump has not specified which funds he might try to withhold.
- Congress controls the federal budget, so it's unclear if Trump can easily withhold funds.
