Mamdani grilled on whether his socialism platform will work outside of New York City

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended his democratic socialism platform's viability in statewide and national elections, emphasizing its appeal to the working class majority. He discussed challenges with rural and older voters' perceptions of socialism and praised Governor Kathy Hochul's luxury second-home tax proposal. Mamdani also addressed his relationship with President Donald Trump, including discussions on foreign policy.