Overview

• Zohran Mamdani looked into the camera to speak to President Trump, saying he would not seek favors and was ready to work together on lowering New York’s cost of living.
• Pressed on Gaza, he declined to explicitly call for Hamas to disarm, welcomed the ceasefire and hostage releases, and reiterated that any actions must follow international law.
• He issued a public apology to NYPD officers for past rhetoric and said he wants to work with rank‑and‑file officers while delivering both justice reforms and public safety.
• He reaffirmed an affordability platform that includes a rent freeze for stabilized units, free buses, and universal childcare funded by higher taxes on the wealthy.
• Polling shows him leading Andrew Cuomo by double digits as Trump threatens to withhold federal funds if he wins and as he faces pushback for vowing to seek Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest during any New York visit.