Zohran Mamdani: “For too long, what New Yorkers have seen is a mayor who has…”

“I have said time and again that I will work with the president if he wants to work together to deliver on his campaign promises of cheaper groceries are a lower cost of living. But For too long, what New Yorkers have seen is a mayor who has been willing to work with the president at the expense of those New Yorkers. And I want to make it very clear that if the president looks to come after the people of this city, then I will be there standing up for them every step of the way.” (08:54–09:02)

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