Trump says Mamdani must "behave" if elected NYC mayor or face funding cuts

President Trump attacked New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, calling him a communist and threatening to withhold federal funding if he's elected. Mamdani denied being a communist and said Trump's attacks are meant to distract from his policies. On NBC News' "Meet the Press," Mamdani said he's fighting for working people, whom Trump promised to empower but has since betrayed. Mamdani described himself as a democratic socialist, inspired by Dr. King's words on the need for a better distribution of wealth. He noted that income inequality has increased in New York City, and his goal is to create a city where everyone can thrive. When asked if billionaires should exist, Mamdani said no, citing the massive wealth gap in the country. He emphasized the need for equality across the city, state, and country, and expressed willingness to work with billionaires to achieve this goal. Trump's attacks on Mamdani come after the candidate's primary win, which has sparked concerns among some Democrats about their own primaries. The NYC mayoral election may become a five-way race in November. Overall, Mamdani remains committed to his progressive policies and is undeterred by Trump's criticism.