Overview
- Mamdani said he will call President Trump before taking office, describing the relationship as critical and vowing a proactive effort to deter deployments of ICE or the National Guard to the city.
- A White House official said aides have been reviewing federal funding that benefits New York for possible suspension or cancellation, with any action awaiting the president’s decision.
- New York City received roughly $10 billion in federal funds in fiscal 2025, about 8.3% of operating spending, highlighting the fiscal stakes of any cuts.
- The mayor-elect named veteran budget official Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor and campaign architect Elle Bisgaard-Church as chief of staff.
- He asked supporters to donate to his transition as critics such as Rudy Giuliani ramp up attacks and Governor Kathy Hochul questions making bus service free.