NEW YORK – Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate running for New York City Mayor, has alleged that US President Donald Trump is threatening to have him arrested, deported and stripped of his American citizenship.
Mamdani said President Trump is targeting him to divert attention from his anti-working-class policies but he vowed to stand firm and resist the pressure.
He stated, “President Trump is threatening to arrest me, deport me and revoke my citizenship because he does not want me to speak up for working people — for those who have been forced to leave New York due to rising costs of living,”.
Mamdani added that Trump had promised during his election campaign to curb inflation but is now backtracking on those commitments. “To cover up his failures, he’s attacking me,” Mamdani claimed.
President Trump recently stated that if Mamdani interfered with the duties of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the administration would have him arrested. Trump also referred to Mamdani’s supporters as “crazy” in his remarks.
Earlier in interview with Fox News, Trump had warned that he would hold Zohran Mamdani accountable if he assumes office, stating, “If he (Zohran Mamdani) gets elected mayor, I will hold him accountable as president. If he doesn’t make the right decisions, New York won’t get a single penny.”
Trump went further in his criticism, labeling Mamdani a “communist” and claiming his leadership would be “disastrous” for the city.
“I never thought it could happen but now we’re facing a communist,” Trump said.
Zohran Mamdani, currently a New York State Assembly member, has emerged as a prominent candidate in the race for mayor. Known for his outspoken support for Palestinian rights and his criticism of Israeli policies, Mamdani co-founded the college chapter of “Students for Justice in Palestine” and participated in a hunger strike outside the White House in 2023, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
In a major political upset, Zohran Mamdani recently defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary, bringing him one step closer to becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor — a milestone hailed as historic by the American Muslim community and progressive groups.
Trump’s comments have drawn backlash from the civil rights advocates and political observers, who see the threats as an attempt to undermine the democratic processes and stoke fear around progressive and minority leadership.
The critics have also noted Trump’s history of making similar threats to cut funding from the states, institutions and officials who oppose his policies.
As the New York mayoral race intensifies, Zohran Mamdani’s campaign continues to gain momentum while Trump’s remarks have further polarized public opinion.
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