President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he may offer limited federal assistance to Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who was elected mayor of New York City, telling supporters that “we want New York to be successful.”
Speaking at a rally in Miami, Trump added, “We’ll help him, a little bit maybe,” a remark that drew laughter from the crowd, according to Reuters reporting.
The comments came just a day after Mamdani’s victory, which capped a campaign rooted in progressive housing and labor reforms. His election marks a dramatic shift in New York’s political landscape — and an unusual moment for the Trump administration, which has long been at odds with the city’s leadership.
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