Summary
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has held discussions with Democratic governors about strategies to oppose President Trump and other priorities. These talks include advice on handling Trump's actions like deploying federal troops and how to govern effectively. The governors Mamdani spoke to come from different areas of the Democratic Party, indicating a wide-ranging strategy.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor-elect of New York City and a democratic socialist.
- Mamdani has talked with Democratic governors like JB Pritzker, Wes Moore, and Josh Shapiro.
- Discussions with Pritzker focused on strategies against President Trump, particularly military deployments.
- Mamdani and Moore talked about government innovation and supporting small businesses.
- Mamdani and Shapiro discussed issues related to antisemitism, Israel, and permitting reform.
- Governor Pritzker has had a tense relationship with President Trump, while Moore has sometimes shown willingness to work with Trump.
- Governors see Mamdani's success or failure as impactful for the Democratic Party's future.
- Mamdani plans to work with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to respond to President Trump’s actions.
