Trump's repeated praise of the incoming mayor punctuated the meeting, as Mamdani pledged to address living costs and antisemitism in the city, adding that even Trump voters told him they were 'tired of seeing tax dollars fund endless wars' and Israeli violations of human rights
"A Mamdani administration will refuse to recognize as antisemitism hate that vilifies and demonizes Jews on the basis of the Jewish people’s connection to Israel."
Addressing his supporters following his NYC mayoral race victory over Andrew Cuomo, Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani promised not to 'waver in the fight against the scourge of antisemitism' ■ CNN exit polls show that one in every three Jewish voters chose Mamdani over the former governor
Earlier on Tuesday, Trump endorsed former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in a post on his Truth Social platform. Trump wrote that if 'Communist' Mamdani wins, it's 'highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds, other than the very minimum as required'
U.S. President Trump endorsed Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo last night while threatening to withhold federal funding if 'Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani' wins. Mamdani, whose candidacy has trigged conflict within the Jewish community, said his victory would usher in a 'new day' for NYC
The bill was originally introduced in the New York State Assembly and was swiftly shut down, but it may indicate future attempts at passing anti-Israel legislation should Mamdani be elected mayor.
New York's Jewish leaders stand divided over Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue views Mamdani as a threat, citing concerns over his policy stances on Israel, while Bend the Arc's Jamie Beran praises his plans to tackle antisemitism
Both candidates are expected to continue campaigning for the Hasidic and Jewish vote in the lead up to Tuesday's New York mayoral election after Satmar leaders announced they won't endorse a candidate. Mamdani maintains a double-digit lead over Cuomo in polls
The Democratic candidate for New York City mayor leads in the polls among voters who align more with his stance on Israel. Mamdani would be the city's first Muslim mayor if elected in the general election on November 4
Even if the fears of the Jewish community have been amplified by the media or stoked by political rivals, Mamdani, now the Democratic nominee for N.Y.C. Mayor, must confront them directly in order to govern with clarity and competence
Mamdani responded to the accusations of antisemitism he has received since the statement in a tearful address Wednesday, telling reporters, “It pains me to be called an antisemite.”