NYC Mayoral Race: Trump Threatens Federal Funds as Hochul Endorses Mdani
Eyewitness News ABC7NYNovember 5, 20253 min18,230 views
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- 🗳️ Zoran Mdani, a frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, made his first public appearance with Governor Kathy Hochul following her endorsement.
- 🤝 Governor Hochul praised Mdani for focusing on the critical issue of affordability for struggling New York City families.
Presidential Threats and Federal Funding
- ⚠️ President Trump has renewed his threats to cut off federal funds to New York City if Mdani wins the mayoral election.
- 💰 Trump stated he would not be generous to a candidate he described as a "communist" who would "squander taxpayer money."
Political Endorsements and Strategies
- ✅ Mdani has secured endorsements from most major Democratic New York politicians.
- 🗣️ Governor Hochul indicated she would push back against the president's threats and supports Mdani, despite some philosophical differences.
- 🤔 Former Governor Andrew Cuomo suggested Hochul's backing of Mdani is due to fear of formidable left-wing politicians within the Democratic party.
Republican Opposition and Polls
- 📢 Republican Curtis Sliwa insisted that Andrew Cuomo's campaign lacks momentum and predicted a race focused on voter turnout.
- 📊 Recent polls show Mdani leading with 46% of likely voters, but not yet reaching the 50% threshold, with another candidate in a distant third place at 15%.
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