Mamdani thinks Trump threats are 'inevitable', but it won't stop his plans to lower cost of living

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old mayor-elect of New York City, held his first press conference after his Tuesday election victory, announcing his transition team and vowing to address what he calls an authoritarian federal government and local affordability challenges. President Trump has criticized Mamdani, calling him extreme and threatening to potentially withhold federal funding, while the democratic socialist candidate has promised to implement progressive policies including taxing millionaires and providing free bus service. Despite the brewing conflict, Mamdani indicated he would maintain open communication channels with the Trump administration while refusing to back down from his positions.