New York Governor Kathy Hochul officially endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City Mayor, stating in an op-ed that she and Mamdani will "be fearless in confronting the president’s extreme agenda... And we must never allow Mr. Trump to control our city like the king he wants to be." The endorsement, reported across multiple sources including Yashar's post on X at 11:47 PM UTC, signals a clear opposition to President Trump's policies and influence. Governor Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani directly challenges Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, though they are not named in her statement. Hochul asserted that "Anyone who accepts his tainted influence, or benefits from it, is compromised from the start," a sentiment shared by Mamdani, who also vowed to confront President Trump's agenda with "urgency, conviction, and the defiance that defines New York." This move could impact Hochul's own future political standing. In a separate development, an incendiary device was discovered under a news car belonging to a Fox affiliate in Salt Lake City, confirmed by Matt Finn on X. Additionally, comments surfaced questioning the propriety of a "dignified transfer" for Charlie Kirk, a civilian, with the term typically reserved for military members or presidents. The use of "Til Valhalla," also typically associated with warriors, has also been noted in connection with Kirk's memorial. Katie Miller stated on X that law enforcement under President Trump's leadership will be used to "find you, will be used to take away your money, take away your power and if you have broken the law, take away your freedom." This statement follows earlier reports of President Trump condemning those who celebrated Charlie Kirk's death and his intention to intervene in Ukraine peace talks.
