When asked for more information by National Review, the White House said it had nothing to add to the president’s remarks. President Trump suggested the White House could get involved if Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor of New York City.

P resident Donald Trump warned Democratic mayoral primary winner and state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani that if he becomes New York City mayor, he "better behave" or he will have "big problems," after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was asked if he's worried about Mamdani arresting him.