Mamdani, Ocasio-Cortez Urge Against Ossé's Jeffries Challenge

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez express reservations about New York City Council member Chi Ossés potential challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in the 2026 midterm elections. Mamdani emphasizes the need to focus on New York Citys affordability agenda, while Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives argue that a primary challenge would detract from Mamdanis recent victory and the broader progressive agenda. Ossé, however, believes Democratic leadership is failing to counter former President Trump and deliver a compelling vision. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.