Trump Lashes Out at NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Policies

Former president claims Mamdani is 'destroying' New York City with 'tax, tax, tax' policies

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:50pm

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A dynamic, fragmented painting of the New York City skyline in shades of gray, blue, and red, capturing the sense of political and economic upheaval in the city.The escalating political tensions between former President Trump and Mayor Mamdani reflect the deep divisions impacting New York City's future.NYC Today

Former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to criticize New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of 'destroying' the city with his policies. Trump vowed to cut off federal funding to New York and endorsed Mamdani's opponent in the mayoral race, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in an unsuccessful campaign against the incumbent mayor.

Why it matters

The ongoing feud between Trump and Mamdani highlights the deep political divisions in New York City and the state. As a progressive Democrat, Mamdani's policies are at odds with Trump's conservative agenda, leading to this public war of words that could have implications for federal funding and the city's relationship with the national government.

The details

In his Truth Social post, Trump claimed Mamdani's 'tax, tax, tax' policies are 'SO WRONG' and that 'people are fleeing' New York as a result. Trump also vowed that the 'United States of America should not contribute to its failure' and that Mamdani must 'change their ways, AND FAST.' This is not the first time the two have clashed, as Trump previously endorsed Mamdani's opponent, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in an unsuccessful campaign against the incumbent mayor.

  • Trump posted his criticism of Mamdani on Truth Social on April 16, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who has repeatedly criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his policies.

Zohran Mamdani

The current mayor of New York City, a progressive Democrat whose policies have drawn the ire of former President Trump.

Andrew Cuomo

The former governor of New York who ran unsuccessfully against Mamdani in the mayoral race, with the endorsement of former President Trump.

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What they’re saying

“Sadly, Mayor Mamdani is DESTROYING New York! It has no chance!”

— Donald Trump, Former President

“The United States of America should not contribute to its failure. It will only get WORSE. The TAX, TAX, TAX Policies are SO WRONG. People are fleeing.”

— Donald Trump, Former President

“They must change their ways, AND FAST. History has proven, THIS 'STUFF' JUST DOESN'T WORK”

— Donald Trump, Former President

The takeaway

The ongoing feud between Trump and Mamdani highlights the deep political divisions in New York City and the state, with the former president's conservative agenda clashing with the progressive policies of the current mayor. This public war of words could have implications for federal funding and the city's relationship with the national government.