President Donald Trump has delivered a strong message to NYC’s newly elected leadership, including Zohran Mamdani, following the surprising results of the city’s recent elections. As the government shutdown enters its 37th day, Trump warned that New York’s new administration must “show respect for Washington” if it hopes to succeed. His remarks come amid growing economic uncertainty, FAA flight reductions, and heightened political tensions between the White House and Democrats.
Trump Sends Clear Message to Mamdani After Shocking NYC Election
The United States entered its 37th day of the ongoing government shutdown, marking one of the longest in modern history. President Donald Trump once again urged the Senate to eliminate the filibuster rule to move legislation forward, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune has firmly rejected the idea, saying such a move is not on the table.
As negotiations remain stalled, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced it will begin reducing air traffic levels at 40 key airports starting tomorrow if no deal is reached. The development threatens to disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans across the country and could deepen the economic fallout.
Meanwhile, Democrats are celebrating a wave of victories following the latest elections, which many view as a political setback for the Trump administration. However, business leaders and residents are increasingly anxious about the economic impact of the shutdown, particularly on federal funding and national productivity.
During an interview on Special Report with Bret Baier, President Trump reflected on the recent elections and shared his thoughts on the broader political climate. “I thought New Jersey would do better. I did not think Virginia was going to do very well—the candidate didn’t really have my support,” Trump said. “The Cuomo situation had too many things against him. I’m torn; I’d like to see the new mayor do well because I love New York. For a thousand years, communism has not worked. I intend to get work this time.”
When asked about rising tensions and criticism from political opponents, Trump responded cautiously. “He has to be a little respectful of Washington because if he’s not, he doesn’t have a chance of succeeding,” the President said. “I want to make him succeed. I want to make the city succeed.”
On the question of whether a deal to end the shutdown is close, Trump blamed Democrats for the ongoing stalemate. “This has never happened before. They always extend, and it’s done easily. Now they’ve become radicalized lunatics in a true sense,” he remarked. “We will make a deal as soon as they do.”
Economic analysts are now warning that the shutdown could have severe implications on the economy. With the FAA reducing flight capacity, experts fear major slowdowns in business travel and consumer activity. “This really gets to what I’ve been worried about—the serious impact on the economy,” one commentator said. “It’s also going to affect family relationships. We’re just two weeks away from Thanksgiving travel, and the government is still shut down. We lack air traffic controllers.”
Another traveler described the personal toll: “Last week, it took me 14 hours to get home to Cleveland. After sitting on the plane for four hours, they deplaned us. I had to rent a car and drive home. My back is still in pain. You can’t be an effective business owner or sales representative if you can’t get to where you need to be.”
These stories highlight how the shutdown’s effects are beginning to reach everyday Americans who previously felt untouched by government closures. “Historically, we’ve never seen a shutdown this long. When flights are grounded, it impacts everyone—from families traveling for the holidays to business operations,” said another analyst.
Adding to the busy political landscape, the Supreme Court held a hearing yesterday concerning the President’s economic authority. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer attended on behalf of the administration.
Bessent later posted a message defending the administration’s use of emergency powers: “President Trump issued the IEP authority to address an affected crisis—bringing the U.S. back from the edge of trade policy, securing wares from China, and curtailing purchases of Russian oil. All of these are national security issues. For decades, America’s global competitiveness was eroding under the weight of one-sided trading relationships. The President acted with urgency to address this national economic emergency.”
Trump further elaborated on his trade strategy in his interview with Baier, emphasizing the importance of tariffs as a tool for national security and fiscal strength. “It’s one of the most important—maybe the most important—in the history of our country,” Trump said. “Taking tariffs away, as an example—President Xi hit us with rare earths, the entire world would be in a depression. That was a threat against the entire world. I did this for the world.”
Economists note that tariff revenues—now exceeding $2 billion—have provided a temporary boost to government income and helped narrow the deficit. “Everybody was upset about tariffs and the hysteria around them,” said one panelist. “Now they realize that the revenue helps with the deficit and the debt.”
Despite early fears, the inflationary effects predicted from tariff hikes have not materialized. Legal experts note that the Supreme Court’s latest decision could affirm the President’s power to impose tariffs under various trade laws.
Some insiders suggest the administration has multiple fallback options if tariff authorities face challenges. “He has Section 301 for unfair trade practices,” one analyst explained. “There’s also Section 112—the balance of payments authority from 1974—which allows the President to impose an additional 50% tariff on imports. He has plenty of tools at his disposal.”
As the government shutdown drags on and tensions rise, the administration remains firm in its stance. The next phase of this political standoff could hinge on whether economic disruptions—especially in air travel and trade—finally push both sides toward a compromise.
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