Power & Politics: Sit down interview with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

On this special edition of Power & Politics, News 12 Senior Political Reporter Tara Rosenblum sits with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in San Juan, Puerto Rico, fresh of his Election Day win. Mamdani discusses his journey to his historic win on Election night. Mamdani also discusses how he plans on delivering on his campaign promises, like free bus service and universal child care, and how he is preparing to clash with President Donald Trump.

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