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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: New York Democrats Defend Mamdani from Trump's Attacks, Despite Not Endorsing Him
Caption: New York Democrats Defend Mamdani from Trump’s Attacks, Despite Not Endorsing Him. New York Democrats, even those who haven't endorsed Zohran Mamdani, are defending him against attacks from President Trump. Many Democratic leaders congratulated Mamdani after his primary win but stopped short of endorsing him, fearing his socialist views. Trump began attacking Mamdani the day after his primary victory, calling him a "communist" and questioning his citizenship. Mamdani, born to Indian parents in Uganda, became a U.S. citizen in 2018, amid criticisms of his faith from some MAGA commentators. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back against Trump’s attacks, stating that any threat against a New Yorker would prompt her defense. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also defended Mamdani, calling out Trump’s false claims and denouncing his attempts to "save" New York. Mamdani responded, emphasizing that Trump’s attacks were distractions from his political message and a signal of Trump’s treatment of immigrants. Even Andrew Cuomo, Mamdani's primary opponent, criticized Trump’s threats, calling them insulting and a violation of American justice principles. Despite not receiving endorsements from key figures, Mamdani is gaining support from Democrats standing against Trump’s rhetoric. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Zohran Mamdani,Donald Trump,New York Democrats,citizenship,attacks,defense,Kathy Hochul,Hakeem Jeffries,immigrant mayor,political attack
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