Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:56am on 30 Jun 2025,Monday International
US President Donald Trump warned he’d cut federal funding to New York City if democratic socialist mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani “doesn’t behave himself” after winning the Democratic primary. Trump labelled Mamdani a “pure communist,” calling his candidacy “very bad” for the city, which receives over $100 billion in federal aid. Mamdani firmly denied being a communist, affirmed his sanctuary‑city stance, and pledged tax hikes on wealthy New Yorkers to reduce inequality. He invoked Martin Luther King Jr.’s words on democratic socialism and promised shifting the tax burden off working‑class homeowners in outer boroughs. Despite moderate concerns, progressive leaders continue supporting him as he positions himself as a democratic alternative to Trump. (PC: News on Air)
