Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Trump Attacks Mamdani, Reiterates Funding Threat for NYC
Donald Trump is criticizing Zohran Mamdani, who is running for mayor of New York City.
Trump calls Mamdani a "fake communist" and says he will stop the city from getting federal funds if Mamdani wins.
Mamdani responded that he would fight for every dollar and doesn't believe he will lose the funding.
Trump's actions might also be to help Andrew Cuomo win.
Trump called Zohran Mamdani a "fake communist".
Trump threatened to withhold federal funds from NYC under a Mamdani administration.
Mamdani vowed to fight for federal funding.
Trump's actions are seen as potentially supporting Andrew Cuomo's campaign.
Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the race, leading to a three-way contest.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Zohran Mamdani
- What
- Trump attacked mayoral candidate Mamdani and threatened to withhold federal funds from NYC if he is elected.
- When
- Monday, September 2025 and the upcoming November election
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- Trump is trying to damage Mamdani's campaign.
Zohran Mamdani
Donald Trump
Federal Funding
Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani pledges to secure NYC's federal funding.
Donald Trump
Trump threatens to obstruct federal funding.
- Candidate
- Zohran Mamdani
- Position
- NYC Mayoral Candidate
- Critic
- Donald Trump
- Trump's Label
- Fake Communist
- Trump's Threat
- Withhold federal funds
- Mamdani's Response
- Will fight for funding
- Potential Competitors
- Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa
Sources
Trump slams New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s communist agenda, says he won’t get federal funding
'Self-Proclaimed Communist': Donald Trump Targets Zohran Mamdani In Fiery Post Ahead Of NYC Mayoral Race
Mamdani seen holding lead over Cuomo in New York City mayoral race, analysts say
‘Self-Proclaimed Communist’: Trump Warns Mamdani Won’t Get Federal Funds If Elected NYC Mayor