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Mamdani Clarifies 'Briefed' Claim, Lacks Federal Clearance as Maduro Held in New York

The mayor emphasizes support for Venezuelan residents, receiving updates from city officials rather than federal agencies.

Overview

  • U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who remains in federal custody in New York, with detention and trial proceedings reported locally.
  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his top priority is the safety and well-being of Venezuelan New Yorkers, citing tens of thousands in the city.
  • Mamdani says he called President Donald Trump to oppose the operation, describing it as a violation of federal and international law.
  • After stating he was "briefed," Mamdani acknowledged he does not have federal security clearance and said the briefing he referenced was from his own team.
  • City officials, including the NYPD commissioner and the mayor’s chief counsel, are providing updates to Mamdani, who has not spoken to Trump since Saturday.