New York’s Incoming Mayor Challenges Trump’s Threats, But at What Cost to National Sovereignty?

In a stark reminder that political battles in America today are not just about individuals but about the fundamental balance of power between federal authority and local governance, New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani wasted no time responding to President Donald Trump’s menacing overtures. At his victory party in Brooklyn, Mamdani openly challenged the president, signaling a brewing clash over control of one of the nation’s largest cities—one with profound consequences beyond city limits. What Does Federal Overreach Mean for American Cities? Mamdani’s defiant message was clear: “To get to any of us, you will have to get through all...