President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to withhold federal funds from New York following Governor Kathy Hochul"s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City. Trump described Mamdani as a "Liddle Communist" and called Hochul"s endorsement a "rather shocking development" that he deemed detrimental for the city.
In a post on social media, Trump expressed his disbelief at the endorsement, stating, "How can such a thing happen?" He added that "Washington will be watching this situation very closely."
This threat comes amid ongoing political tensions and discussions regarding federal funding allocations to states. The situation reflects broader concerns about the political landscape in New York as the mayoral race heats up.
For further context on related developments, see recent developments in local politics.
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