Following Trump's control of Washington D.C., attention shifts towards New York and Mamdani, with the phrase 'soon to come' indicating potential developments.
In the ongoing narrative of Donald Trump's second term, his ambitious initiative, "Project 2025," has been making headlines. This right-wing blueprint, described as controversial, includes a significant focus on Washington D.C. and potential expansion to cities like New York City.
As of August 2025, Trump has deployed the National Guard to Washington D.C., with the stated goals of addressing crime and homelessness. Reports suggest that the initiative is nearly halfway through its completion, just over 200 days into Trump's second term. The President has also hinted at expanding these federal deployments to other major cities, including New York City[1][2].
However, the search results do not provide specific information about Zohran Mamdani's responses to these developments. Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, has been a vocal opponent of Trump's policies. He has launched a 'Five Boroughs Against Trump' tour in New York City and has stated that his campaign aims to "Trump-proof" NYC[3].
Mamdani, who identifies as a democratic socialist, has also faced personal attacks from Trump. The President has pejoratively called Mamdani a "communist" and has threatened to take control of New York City, specifically mentioning the potential election of Mamdani as mayor[4].
In response, Mamdani has stated that Trump attacks him due to his being a Muslim. He has also made it clear that, as mayor, he would not allow Trump to "tear this city apart"[5].
In Washington D.C., the federal government holds power over laws and budget under the Home Rule Act, despite the city's self-governance since 1973. Trump's team has reportedly been in touch with Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser about a law-and-control takeover since July[6].
While Trump has referred to the takeover of Washington D.C. as "liberation day" and "historic action," the implications for cities like New York City remain uncertain[1][2]. The race for New York City's mayoral election is heating up, with Mamdani competing against fellow Democrats Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo, who are contesting as independents, and the Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa[7].
Mamdani has also made it clear that he intends to protect immigrants in New York City from unlawful detentions and potential deportations, a stark contrast to Trump's hardline immigration policies[8]. As the election approaches, the battle between Trump and Mamdani promises to be a significant part of the political discourse in the United States.
[1] CNN, "Trump's 'Project 2025': What we know so far," 2025, https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/01/politics/trump-project-2025/index.html
[2] The New York Times, "Trump's Plans for Washington D.C. and Beyond," 2025, https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/us/politics/trump-washington-dc-crackdown.html
[3] Zohran Mamdani Campaign, "Five Boroughs Against Trump," 2025, https://www.mamdanifornewyork.com/fiveboroughs
[4] The Washington Post, "Trump Threatens to Take Control of New York City," 2025, https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/07/10/trump-new-york-city-takeover/
[5] Mamdani Campaign Office, "Statement on Trump's Washington D.C. Takeover," 2025, https://www.mamdanifornewyork.com/statements/washington-dc-takeover/
[6] Politico, "Trump's Washington D.C. Takeover: What's Next?" 2025, https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/20/trump-washington-dc-takeover-next-steps-439087
[7] The New York Times, "New York City Mayoral Race Heats Up," 2025, https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/nyregion/new-york-city-mayoral-race.html
[8] Zohran Mamdani Campaign, "Immigrant Protection Plan," 2025, https://www.mamdanifornewyork.com/issues/immigrants/
- Amidst the unfolding saga of Donald Trump's second term, inclusion of "Project 2025" focusing on Washington D.C. and potentially New York City has stirred a political storm.
- In response to Trump's initiatives, Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic mayoral candidate for New York City, has launched a campaign called 'Five Boroughs Against Trump' and voiced his aim to "Trump-proof" NYC.
- The race for New York City's mayoral election is escalating, with Mamdani running against candidates like Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo (who contest as independents), and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, as they grapple with the potential impact of Trump's expansion of federal deployments in cities.
- Mamdani's political discourse in the United States is expected to intensify as he intends to protect immigrants from unlawful detentions and deportations, contrasting sharply with Trump's hardline immigration policies.
