Overview
- In a CBS 60 Minutes interview, President Trump labeled Zohran Mamdani a communist and said it would be hard to send federal money to New York if he becomes mayor.
- Trump said he would choose “a bad Democrat” over “a Communist,” a comment Mamdani mocked online as an effective endorsement of Andrew Cuomo.
- Some outlets reported that Trump also threatened to deploy the National Guard in New York if Mamdani is elected, a claim reported outside the CBS segment.
- The prime‑time appearance followed a reported $16 million settlement with Paramount, clearing the way for Trump's return to 60 Minutes after earlier disputes.
- Polling still shows Mamdani ahead of Cuomo, from a 15‑point JL Partners survey for the Daily Mail to a 6.6‑point Atlas Intel margin, with Election Day on Tuesday.