"On Monday, Trump took to Truth Social to reiterate his threats to New York if it elected Mamdani: "If Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the Election for Mayor of New York City, it is highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds, other than the very minimum as required, to my beloved first home, because of the fact that, as a Communist, this once great City has ZERO chance of success, or even survival!" "It is my strong conviction that New York City will be a Complete and Total Economic and Social Disaster should Mamdani win," Trump added."
"Zoom in: New York City is supposed to receive $7.4 billion in federal funds in fiscal 2026, according to an analysis by the New York State Comptroller's Office. That accounts for 6.4% of the city's budget. The biggest allotment goes to the city's education department, which receives more than $2 billion from the feds - 6.2% of the department's total budget. The city agency with the next highest federal contribution is the Department of Social Services, which receives $1.5 billion, or 13.3% of its budget from the feds."
President Trump publicly opposed progressive Zohran Mamdani and warned of withholding federal funds from New York City if Mamdani won, labeling him a Communist and predicting economic and social disaster. The president urged supporters to back Mamdani's independent opponent, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Some people close to Trump believe he may follow through given his history of targeting Democratic areas and political rivals, including deploying federal troops for protests. New York City is projected to receive $7.4 billion in federal funds for fiscal 2026, about 6.4% of the city's budget, with major shares for education and social services.
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