Zohran Mamdani: “We are fully confident in this report and in our ability to…”

“You know, I have not had direct communication myself. Our team is always in communication with the federal administration over a number of areas of disagreement. But We are fully confident in this report and in our ability to withstand any pressure. Yeah. Are you worried about them coming here and taking federal funds in order to change the plan that you have? Yeah. I think none of our values or laws are bargaining chips.” (05:34–05:39)

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