House Minority Leader Jeffries Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist nominee for New York City mayor, has secured a significant endorsement from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries ahead of the upcoming election. Despite past hesitations and ideological differences, Jeffries praised Mamdani's focus on addressing the city's affordability crisis and his commitment to serving all New Yorkers, urging party unity against the threat from President Trump. Mamdani, who notably defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary, has campaigned on progressive policies such as a rent freeze and tax increases on the wealthy, though his stance on certain issues has drawn criticism from some Jewish community members. The endorsement from Jeffries, following Governor Kathy Hochul's earlier support, intensifies pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to also back Mamdani. Early voting begins soon, with the mayoral race featuring Mamdani, Cuomo running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa as contenders. Mamdani leads in recent polls and, if elected, would become New York City's first Muslim and millennial mayor.