Zohran Mamdani: “When I met with the president, I made very clear that these…”

“… leader, Chuck Schumer, it will open up the space for progressive candidates that represent what the two of you stand for today. You want to go first? I'll go first. When I met with the president, I made very clear that these kinds of raids are cruel and inhumane, that they are raids that do nothing to serve the interest of public safety. and that my responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. And that includes millions of immigrants, of which I am one.” (36:52–37:07)

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