He went on to warn that political intimidation of this kind has serious consequences for democracy.
“His statements don’t just represent an attack on me. They represent an attempt to send a message to every New Yorker who refuses to hide in the shadows.”
Escalation on Truth Social
As Election Day approached, the conflict intensified.
On Truth Social, Trump labeled Mamdani a “self-proclaimed New York City Communist,” despite the fact that Mamdani identifies as a democratic socialist — a term with significant political differences.
Trump insisted that Mamdani would “have problems with Washington like no mayor in history.”
He also claimed that federal funding for New York City might be withheld, writing:
“Remember, he needs money from me, as President, to fulfill his fake promises. He won’t be getting any of it.”
These statements sparked debate among legal experts, many of whom argued that federal funds cannot be denied solely due to political disagreements.
A New Wave of Accusations from Capitol Hill
On October 29, Congressman Andy Ogles of Tennessee issued a public statement demanding an investigation into Mamdani.
Ogles accused him — again without evidence — of lying on his naturalization application and being associated with extremist political ideologies.
“If Mamdani lied on his naturalization documents, he doesn’t get to be a citizen,” Ogles wrote.
“If that is confirmed, put him on the first flight back to Uganda.”Continue reading…
