NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani on Collaborating with Trump Administration

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addressed his potential working relationship with the Trump administration in a recent interview with ABC News' Rachel Scott. Mamdani stated that he is willing to collaborate with the administration "when it is to the benefit of New Yorkers." However, Mamdani emphasized a clear boundary to this cooperation. "If it comes at the expense of the New Yorkers that I’m running to serve, then no, I will not be working with the administration on harming the people that I look to serve," he affirmed. The candidate's remarks come after President Trump reportedly referred to him as a "communist lunatic," a comment Mamdani acknowledged, noting it was not the first time the former president had commented on him. Mamdani's pragmatic approach highlights a nuanced stance on political collaboration, prioritizing the welfare of New York City residents above partisan alignment.