U.S. President Donald Trump threatened that if the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor is elected, it is “very unlikely” that he would provide federal funding to the city “beyond the required minimum.” In a post published on his Truth Social network, Trump again called Mamdani a “communist” and mentioned that New York was his “first home.” According to Trump, “Because he is a communist, this once great city has zero chance for success or even survival. I am convinced that if Mamdani wins, New York will be an economic and social disaster.”