- Former President Donald Trump publicly criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul for her support of Zohran Mamdani, a frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race.
- Trump referred to Mamdani as a “Little Communist”, highlighting his democratic socialist ideals, which have sparked interest and controversy.
- The criticism revolves around concerns over Mamdani’s political stance, as he is known for advocating policies associated with democratic socialism.
- In his comments, Trump suggested that if Mamdani were to win the mayoral race, there could be potential restrictions on federal funding to New York City.
- This statement has added a layer of tension to the political atmosphere, as it suggests potential federal intervention based on local election outcomes.
- Trump’s remarks have drawn attention to the dynamics between federal and state-level politics, especially in traditionally blue states like New York.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-weighs-blue-state-governors-endorsement-liddle-communist)
