Trump threatens to withhold federal funds from NYC if ‘communist’ Mamdani wins election | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAriana Baio, Joe Sommerlad & Rachel DobkinTuesday 04 November 2025 02:23 GMTZohran Mamdani releases ad of him speaking Arabic days before NYC mayor electionZohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, stated that Donald Trump feels “threatened” by his campaign.Mamdani claimed that while both he and Trump recognize the crisis in working-class New Yorkers' lives, Mamdani intends to provide actual solutions.Trump endorsed former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for the mayoral race, stating voters “really have no choice” on a Truth Social post.Mamdani is leading in the polls with 43.9 percent of voter support in a new Atlas Intel poll. Cuomo is trailing with 39.4 percent, followed by Sliwa with 15.5 percent.In a Truth Social post, Trump advised voters in Virginia and New Jersey to vote Republican, alleging that Democrats would lead to increased energy costs and rampant crime.In fullMamdani says Trump is ‘threatened’ by his campaign as president backs Cuomo for NYC Mayor: Live updatesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in