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President Donald Trump has threatened to arrest Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani if he fails to assist federal officials enforcing immigration laws. Trump’s threats have escalated tensions over immigration enforcement and have been met with resistance from Mamdani and other New York Democrats. Mamdani, a state Assembly member and potential first Muslim New York City mayor, maintains that not cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) does not violate any law and considers Trump’s threats an attack on democracy.
Zohran Mamdani, ‘NYC Mayoral candidate’, Responds to Trump’s Threats
President Donald Trump intensifies his attacks on the Democratic nominee for NYC Mayor – Zohran Mamdani, provoking strong responses from Mamdani and his fellow Democrats.
Trump threatened to arrest Mamdani, should he not assist federal officials in enforcing immigration laws as mayor. Trump claims he will watch closely over Mamdani, referring to his undocumented status, a baseless claim.
Mamdani responds boldly to these threats, stating that non-cooperation with ICE does not violate any law. He mentions it an attack on democracy that sends a chilling message to New Yorkers.
The friction represents a step-up in immigration enforcement and xenophobic reactions to Mamdani’s win from conservatives. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, called for Mamdani’s citizenship to be revoked and he be deported.
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won the nomination for mayor on a progressive platform. He will face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, running as an independent, in the November election.
Trump’s comments drew strong responses from New York elected officials, like Gov. Kathy Hochul, who sternly warned against such threats.
Trump Endorses Mayor Eric Adams Amid Controversy
Trump vocally supports Mayor Adams, currently embroiled in a corruption scandal. Adams is running as an independent in the upcoming general election.
Adams was indicted on corruption charges by federal prosecutors but Trump’s Justice Department intervened to drop the charges. The case was said to interfere with Adams’ roles in the administration’s immigration enforcement priorities.
Adams refutes any wrongdoing or allegations of negotiations with the administration. Adams, a centrist Democrat, is among several candidates competing in the November election for mayor.
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