by Becket Adams
The five boroughs just aren’t big enough for the mayor of New York City.
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New York City Mayor Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a news conference and rally at a Manhattan union headquarters to show his support for the Haitian and Syrian communities, in New York City, June 25, 2026.
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Zohran Mamdani seems confused about his authority as a U.S. mayor.
It is becoming harder to discern whether he is just a run-of-the-mill political hack or genuinely believes New York City is an independent nation-state that he can rule as sovereign, separate from the rest of the union and unbound by federal law.
About the Author
Becket Adams is a columnist for National Review, the Washington Examiner, and The Hill.
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Zohran Mamdani seems confused about his authority as a U.S. mayor.
It is becoming harder to discern whether he is just a run-of-the-mill political hack or genuinely believes New York City is an independent nation-state that he can rule as sovereign, separate from the rest of the union and unbound by federal law.
About the Author
Becket Adams is a columnist for National Review, the Washington Examiner, and The Hill.
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