Trump’s border czar just fired a warning shot at radical New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, making it clear federal immigration enforcement won’t bow to sanctuary city policies. The confrontation between Trump’s administration and the socialist Democrat is heating up as Mamdani pushes his anti-ICE agenda.
At a glance:
• Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won NYC’s mayoral primary, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo
• Mamdani wants to end NYC cooperation with ICE and implement far-left policies including rent freezes
• Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan warned “It’s game on” and federal law will override Mamdani’s sanctuary city plans
• The Trump administration plans to intensify immigration enforcement in NYC rather than back down
• Trump called Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” and expressed alarm about his potential leadership
Border Czar’s Direct Challenge to Mamdani
Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, has issued a stern warning to New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani after his primary victory. Homan made it clear that federal immigration law supersedes any local sanctuary city policies Mamdani hopes to implement.
The confrontation follows Mamdani’s campaign promise to kick ICE out of city facilities and end cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Homan responded with a blunt message that leaves no room for negotiation.
“Good luck with that, Federal law trumps him… every day, every hour of every minute,” Homan said in response to Mamdani’s anti-ICE agenda. The border czar made it clear that rather than backing down, the Trump administration will intensify enforcement efforts.
During the mayoral campaign, NYC’s fashionably socialist Zohran Mamdani promised to “kick the fascist ICE out of New York City”.
Tom Homan responds to that by saying “Game on.” pic.twitter.com/O90TaXfQ15
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Trump Administration’s Sanctuary City Strategy
Homan detailed plans to dramatically increase ICE operations specifically in sanctuary cities like New York. This strategy represents the Trump administration’s response to local governments that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
“Matter of fact, because it’s a sanctuary city and President Trump made it clear a week and a half ago, we’re going to double down and triple down on sanctuary cities,” Homan stated. The border czar emphasized that more ICE agents would be deployed to New York with increased workplace enforcement.
President Trump personally weighed in on Mamdani’s candidacy with a scathing assessment posted on Truth Social. Trump didn’t mince words about the progressive candidate who has received endorsements from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders.
I’ve got my money on Tom Homan.
Zohran Mamdani reacts to Tom Homan upholding federal law over state law, “That means standing up for the laws of this city, like our sanctuary city policies.”
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Rapid Response Guy (@RapidResponseXY) June 27, 2025
NYC’s Political Showdown
Mamdani’s platform includes radical left-wing proposals such as rent freezes, free childcare, no-cost public transit, and “Trump-proofing” the city. His campaign directly targets the Trump administration’s immigration policies while promising to shield illegal immigrants from federal authorities.
The November election will see Mamdani facing off against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an independent, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. The matchup represents a stark ideological divide over how to address immigration and city governance.
Homan highlighted the contrast between New York’s approach and states that cooperate with federal authorities. “We don’t have that problem in Florida, where the sheriffs work with us,” he noted, emphasizing the practical difficulties sanctuary policies create for immigration enforcement.
The brewing conflict between Mamdani and the Trump administration showcases the ongoing tension between federal immigration policy and local governance. With Homan declaring “It’s game on,” New York City appears set to become ground zero for a major showdown over immigration enforcement if Mamdani wins in November.
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