Overview

• Zohran Mamdani was officially confirmed as the Democratic nominee after securing a 56%–44% victory over Andrew Cuomo in New York’s ranked-choice primary.
• President Trump labeled Mamdani a “communist” and warned he would cut federal funding exceeding $100 billion unless the city “does the right thing.”
• During a visit to a Florida migrant detention center, Trump said he would have Mamdani arrested if he blocks ICE operations under sanctuary city policies.
• Mamdani denied being a communist and affirmed his naturalized citizenship status, calling Trump’s threats an “attack on our democracy” and “intimidation.”
• New York Democrats, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and members of Congress, condemned the threats as an unlawful weaponization of federal power against a duly certified nominee.