Valuetainment "Mamdani Needs Money From ME!" - Trump MOCKS Mamdani After Adams DROPS OUT Of NYC Mayoral Race
Sep 29, 2025
New York City's election chaos heats up as Mayor Eric Adams drops out, citing media pressure and funding issues. Trump mocks his progressive replacement, Mamdani, warning about socialist policies. Experts assess the impact on the race and shed light on why figures like Cuomo struggle to find support. Discussions spark around radicalized youth and the need for community representation in policing. Meanwhile, Mamdani pledges $100M for immigrant legal aid, raising fiscal questions. All this unfolds against a backdrop of ideological extremism and personal transformations.
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Trump Frames Mamdani As Financially Dependent
- Donald Trump mocked Mamdani and warned New Yorkers that Mamdani would need federal funds to fulfill his promises and would not get them from Trump.
- Trump framed Mamdani's ideology as historically failed and used NYC policy concerns to dissuade voters.
Polls Still Favor Mamdani After Adams Exits
- Polling after Adams' exit suggests Mamdani maintains a lead even if Adams and Sliwa drop out, with Emerson showing a seven-point advantage.
- Tom Ellsworth cautions polls vary by methodology and may reflect narrative-driven sampling biases.
Persuasion Often Needs Time, Not Debate Wins
- Expect polarized, confrontational debate crowds and limited immediate persuasion in wonky political forums like Jubilee.
- Be patient; Patrick Bet-David argues life events can change minds over time rather than instant debate persuasion.
