Bessent: Mamdani 'De Facto' Democratic Leader, Trump Meets Him

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently praised New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdanis campaign, but expressed concerns about his policy proposals. Despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer not endorsing Mamdani, President Trump met with him, suggesting that Mamdani may now be the de facto leader of the Democratic Party. Bessent questioned Mamdanis ability to manage New York City, highlighting the differences between running a campaign and addressing practical challenges. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.