"With President Donald Trump threatening to flood their communities with federal troops and immigration police, and the Democratic Party struggling in the national polls, voters in major U.S. cities head to the polls today to choose between establishment Democrats and progressives focused on affordability and upending the status quo. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's campaign for mayor of New York City has garnered the most attention, both from national media and from Trump."
"Trump, who is increasingly unpopular in polls, previously reportedly tried to push Sliwa and New York Mayor Eric Adams out of the race in order improve the scandal-plagued former governor's chances of beating Mamdani. Trump also threatened to cut federal funding for the city if Mamdani wins. Meanwhile, one of Mamdani's top surrogates is New York Attorney General Letitia James, who brought civil fraud charges against Trump's business."
Voters in major U.S. cities head to the polls to choose between establishment Democrats and progressives emphasizing affordability and systemic change. Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, has drawn national attention and direct attacks from former President Trump. Trump has threatened to flood communities with federal troops and immigration police and to cut federal funding if Mamdani wins. Mamdani faces Republican Curtis Sliwa and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent with Trump's endorsement after losing the Democratic primary. New York Attorney General Letitia James has emerged as a top surrogate for Mamdani. The Working Families Party cross-endorsed Mamdani and backed similar progressive challengers in other cities. Some proposed policies would require cooperation from city councils to be implemented.
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