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Happy Election Day, Patriots!
President Donald J. Trump just dropped a political bombshell in his old hometown — throwing his support behind Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race.
In a late-night Truth Social post, Trump warned voters that electing self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani would turn America’s largest city into a “Complete and Total Economic and Social Disaster.”
“If Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani wins … I will not be sending federal funds to my beloved first home,” Trump wrote. “New York has ZERO chance of success with a Communist at the helm.”
Trump even took aim at GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa, saying a vote for him “is a vote for Mamdani.”
Calling Cuomo “capable” and “the only one who can save New York,” Trump urged New Yorkers to “do the smart thing” and back the former Democratic governor — an endorsement few saw coming.
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🔔 Trump Battles Communist Threat in NYC Race
💬 Trump Says ICE Raids Have Not Gone Far Enough
⚖ Trump Denies Political Retribution
🏛 Shutdown Approaches Longest in US History
💰 Trump to Distribute Partial SNAP Benefits During Shutdown
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Election Day has arrived across key battleground states as the fight to retain control of America's cities takes center stage, with President Trump throwing his full support behind several high-profile candidates in a last-minute push to energize MAGA voters. The New York City mayoral race has captured national attention, with Trump warning that if leading candidate Zohran Mamdani wins, communism will take hold of America's largest city and he will withhold federal funding from the Big Apple.
Trump appeared on CBS's "60 Minutes" on Sunday in an interview that predictably sent the left into a frenzy over his unflinching remarks on immigration and the ongoing government shutdown. The president doubled down on his support for ICE raids, stating emphatically that the enforcement operations have not gone far enough and must be intensified to successfully remove dangerous criminals and restore America to its full potential. Trump's insistence that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer bears primary responsibility for prolonging the shutdown has the New York Democrat reportedly considering legal action in response. American politics appears to be reaching a critical inflection point as the nation watches to see whether voters will embrace Trump's vision or fall for the Democrats' tired playbook of obstruction and blame-shifting.
Check out all the latest developments and more below!
💬 Trump Says ICE Raids Have Not Gone Far Enough
President Trump forcefully defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid tactics during his CBS "60 Minutes" interview, telling host Norah O'Donnell that the operations have not gone far enough because federal agents have been held back by liberal judges appointed by Biden and Obama. When O'Donnell asked whether Trump was comfortable with videos showing ICE agents shoving a woman to the floor at an immigration courthouse and deploying tear gas in Chicago neighborhoods, the president replied affirmatively, explaining that getting dangerous criminals out of the country requires aggressive tactics because many illegal immigrants are murderers, former prisoners, and individuals released from mental institutions specifically because they are killers. Trump revealed his belief that roughly 25 million people were allowed into the country, far exceeding the commonly cited figure of 10 million, and stated that his immigration mission will be complete once many of those individuals are deported. The White House has consistently maintained that federal agents are targeting criminal illegal migrants who represent the "worst of the worst," though the administration faces growing friction between DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE leadership over deportation tactics and priorities.
⚖ Trump Denies Political Retribution
President Trump indicated during his "60 Minutes" interview that he did not direct the Justice Department to target former FBI Director James Comey, former National Security Advisor John Bolton, and New York Attorney General Letitia James, all of whom have been indicted by his administration. When pressed by O'Donnell on whether the indictments constitute political retribution, Trump fired back by noting that he himself was indicted and was innocent, emphasizing that he doesn't need to instruct honest people like Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel because those officials were "so dirty, they were so crooked, they were so corrupt" that his honest appointees go after them automatically. The president highlighted a September Truth Social post in which he demanded action on these cases, writing that justice must be served immediately after being impeached twice and indicted five times over nothing. Trump's comments underscore his belief that his political adversaries engaged in criminal conduct that warrants prosecution independent of any presidential direction, relying instead on the professional judgment of Justice Department leadership to pursue accountability.
🏛 Shutdown Approaches Longest in US History
The Senate returned to work as the government shutdown barreled toward becoming the longest on record at 36 days, surpassing the previous milestone set during the 2019 shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his Democratic caucus continue demanding a deal on premium subsidies before agreeing to reopen the government, warning that Americans will see drastic increases in healthcare costs now that open enrollment has officially begun. Senate Republicans largely agree that some extension of the subsidies is necessary but insist on implementing reforms to the program that was enhanced under former President Joe Biden. Trump maintained his refusal to negotiate healthcare policy or meet with congressional Democratic leaders until the government reopens, telling CBS that he will not be extorted by Democrats who have lost their way and declaring there is something fundamentally wrong with their approach. The president renewed his weekend call for Senate Republicans to eliminate the 60-vote filibuster threshold, warning in Truth Social posts that Republicans will rue the day they didn't terminate the filibuster and urging them to be tough, smart, and win.
💰 Trump to Distribute Partial SNAP Benefits During Shutdown
The Trump administration announced it will distribute partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to roughly 42 million food stamp recipients who did not receive payments at the beginning of November due to the ongoing government shutdown. In a court filing before a Rhode Island federal judge, the administration revealed it will tap $4.65 billion in contingency funds to pay 50 percent of normal SNAP benefit amounts, with the timing of distributions varying state by state depending on local processing procedures. The administration declined the judge's suggestion to make full November payments by using at least $4 billion from the Child Nutrition Program, with USDA officials arguing that those funds should remain available to protect full operation of child nutrition programs throughout the fiscal year rather than being diverted to SNAP benefits. USDA Deputy Undersecretary Patrick Penn contended that using Child Nutrition Program funds would create an unprecedented gap in funding that Congress has never had to fill with annual appropriations. The decision represents a compromise approach that provides some assistance to struggling families while preserving critical funding for school meals and infant formula programs, though millions of Americans will still face significant hardship with only half their expected benefits arriving during the prolonged shutdown.
🔔 Trump Battles Communist Threat in NYC Race 🔔
President Trump launched an aggressive eleventh-hour intervention in the New York City mayoral race, publicly endorsing Andrew Cuomo while threatening to slash federal funding if socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani wins and brings what Trump calls communism to America's largest city. In a forceful Truth Social post released the day before Election Day, Trump declared that if Mamdani wins, it is "highly unlikely" he will contribute federal funds beyond the bare minimum required by law to his "beloved first home" because under communist leadership, the city has "ZERO chance of success, or even survival."
The president warned that New York City will face "Complete and Total Economic and Social Disaster" under Mamdani's leadership, emphasizing his obligation to run the nation responsibly and not send "good money after bad" to a failing metropolis. Trump told voters they have no choice but to support Cuomo despite personal feelings, noting that while a vote for Republican Curtis Sliwa is effectively a vote for Mamdani, Cuomo at least has the capability to do a fantastic job if given the opportunity.
Mamdani responded defiantly during a dramatic sunrise march across the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall, flanked by supporters and Attorney General Letitia James, promising to fight the Trump administration using both the bully pulpit and the courts to ensure New York receives every dollar it is legally owed. The democratic socialist candidate accused Trump of making unlawful threats and positioned himself as the candidate best equipped to challenge the president, while simultaneously attempting to link Cuomo to Trump by claiming the former governor received the president's endorsement.
Trump's intervention in the race came during his CBS "60 Minutes" interview, where he told host Norah O'Donnell that if Mamdani wins, it will be "hard for me, as the president, to give a lot of money to New York" because having a communist running the city means taxpayer dollars would simply be wasted. The president explained his reluctant preference for Cuomo over Mamdani by stating that if forced to choose between a bad Democrat and a communist, he would pick the bad Democrat every time.
Beyond New York City, Trump headlined Election Eve tele-rallies for Republican gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia, making a final multimillion-dollar investment to energize MAGA voters who often skip off-year elections when Trump is not on the ballot. The president gave his complete and total endorsement to New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who has narrowed the gap with Democratic rival Representative Mikie Sherrill in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Governor Phil Murphy.
Trump's political team withdrew roughly $1 million each for New Jersey and Virginia from his massive war chest to fund get-out-the-vote microtargeting efforts, while the Republican National Committee deployed additional resources to maximize turnout among Trump supporters. In Virginia, Trump and Governor Glenn Youngkin headlined a Thursday tele-rally for the entire Republican ticket, though the president notably refrained from endorsing Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears in her race against former Democratic Representative Abigail Spanberger.
The president's last-minute rallies and financial investments signal his recognition that these elections serve as an early referendum on his agenda and leadership, coming as the government shutdown enters its second month and the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the constitutionality of his sweeping tariff program. Trump issued scads of Truth Social endorsements on Sunday backing politicians for reelection, including Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and numerous House Republicans such as Representatives Jim Jordan, Warren Davidson, and James Comer, as the party prepares to defend its slim congressional majorities in next year's midterm elections.
The convergence of high-stakes elections, the prolonged shutdown crisis, and major Supreme Court challenges creates a pivotal week that will test whether Trump's America First movement can translate his personal electoral success into victories for down-ballot Republicans and sustain momentum heading into the 2026 midterms.
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🚨 The White House launched a new website exposing criminal illegal aliens who have received taxpayer-funded Medicaid benefits, directly undercutting Democrat claims that illegal immigrants have not accessed healthcare benefits. The website features mugshots and photos of dozens of illegal aliens convicted of brutal crimes, with at least five individuals arrested for either murder or manslaughter among the two dozen displayed on the initial page. The site chronicles how Democrats have refused to pass a clean budget bill unless Republicans concede to their demands for $1.5 trillion in new spending that would extend Medicaid coverage to over one million illegal aliens.
⚖ Republican senators issued fierce criticism against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg after discovering he signed off on subpoenas and gag orders issued as part of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's Arctic Frost investigation. Senators Ted Cruz and Marsha Blackburn blasted Boasberg as an activist judge, with Cruz suggesting the judge should be impeached for his role in authorizing phone record subpoenas as part of Smith's probe into Trump's actions following the 2020 election. Federal court rules for the District of Columbia explicitly state that the chief judge must hear and determine all proceedings before the grand jury, meaning Boasberg's involvement was procedurally mandated rather than discretionary,.
✈ Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made a surprise visit to the U.S.-operated Civil-Military Coordination Center in Israel as American forces work on planning and implementing phase two of the Trump-brokered ceasefire deal, calling it a living example of what can happen when nations unite for common interests. Gabbard revealed that 16 countries and 20 NGOs are currently working side-by-side as part of the multinational civilian and military force aimed at bringing stability to Gaza, with around 200 U.S. service members participating in coordination efforts without entering the Gaza Strip itself.
💊 "Dilbert" creator Scott Adams announced he will receive cancer treatment with the recently FDA-approved drug Pluvicto after publicly asking President Trump for help when his healthcare provider dropped the ball on scheduling his appointment. Trump responded with a Truth Social message saying "On it!" before Donald Trump Jr., RFK Jr., and Dr. Mehmet Oz all contacted Adams on Sunday to offer assistance. Adams revealed during his Monday livestream that the situation is now under control with extra help beyond Kaiser, noting that the radioactive drug requires special preparation and a nuclear medicine environment for administration.
💬 "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart lamented that America has lost the ability to love people because of constant political litmus tests. Stewart told The New Yorker that he platforms his right-wing uncle every Thanksgiving despite having family members to the right of Attila the Hun. Recently, Stewart has directed criticism at Democrats for being ineffective in their resistance against Trump, comparing the Democratic Party to a stationary bike that pedals really hard but goes nowhere, though he continues to refer to Trump as a "wannabe tyrant" while simultaneously calling for more civility in political discourse.
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