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Mamdani on his bold agenda and working with Trump

Season 2026 Episode 61 | 11m 26s

Zohran Mamdani is less than three months into his term as mayor of America’s largest city. He's juggling his ambitious campaign promises, a budget deficit and responding to a rise in Islamophobic rhetoric. He has also forged a unique working relationship with President Trump through Oval Office visits and a shared love of New York. Amna Nawaz sat down with Mamdani for an exclusive conversation.

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