Episode Details

Miranda Devine argued that Donald Trump’s cordial relationship with New York City Mayor Mamdani is a calculated strategy, suggesting Trump is leveraging federal funds and political optics to secure concessions rather than endorsing the mayor’s rhetoric. Devine contended that the proposed $12 billion affordable housing deal could become Mamdani’s only meaningful achievement—if Trump chooses to back it—while critics worry the alliance could hurt New York Republicans and legitimize a mayor they view as deeply problematic.  

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