The president, who has a history of spewing sometimes vile insults at rivals, has in recent days escalated his attacks against the 33-year-old self-described democratic socialist. Trump has threatened to arrest Mamdani, to deport him and even to take over the country’s largest city if he wins the general election in November.

Donald Trump is attacking NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani over his socialist views, immigration background, and pro-Palestinian stance, calling him a threat and vowing arrest or deportation if he wins.