New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Trump and the future of the Democratic Party

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published April 17, 2026 at 3:41 AM CDT

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mayor Zohran Mamdani about New York City, President Trump and the future of the Democratic Party.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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