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When asked about the New York mayoral race, President Trump sharply criticized Zohran Mamdani and his policy plans for the city. The president also suggested he and his administration could consider helping "straighten out" New York City from Washington,

President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested a federal takeover of New York City and Washington. The comments came when Trump, during a meeting of his Cabinet at the White House, was asked about New York City's upcoming mayoral election.