New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani defended his democratic socialism on Sunday and argued that his focus on economic issues should serve as a model for the party, even though some top Democrats have been reluctant to embrace him.

It’s not the first time President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold federal funding for local politicians, particularly those in blue states.

A look at the 33-year-old lawmaker from Queens poised to win NYC's Democratic mayoral primary and what he campaigned on.