Overview
- Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old socialist who campaigned on cost-of-living and social programs, won the New York mayoral race and is due to take office in January.
- President Donald Trump warned in Miami that he may restrict federal support for New York after Mamdani’s election, framing the city’s direction as a threat to national sovereignty.
- Roughly 8% of New York City’s budget—about $8 billion—comes from federal sources, according to the city comptroller, highlighting the potential financial pressure point.
- Past court rulings during disputes over so-called sanctuary cities found the executive branch could not unilaterally suspend funds authorized by Congress.
- Left-wing parties in Europe, including figures from La France Insoumise, the Greens, and Germany’s Die Linke, are studying Mamdani’s grassroots model and policy agenda as a template for upcoming campaigns.