Miranda Devine | 02-27-26

Miranda Devine argued that Donald Trump’s cordial relationship with New York City Mayor Mamdani is a calculated strategy, suggesting Trump is leveraging federal funds and political optics to secure concessions rather than endorsing the mayor’s rhetoric. Devine contended that the proposed $12 billion affordable housing deal could become Mamdani’s only meaningful achievement—if Trump chooses to back it—while critics worry the alliance could hurt New York Republicans and legitimize a mayor they view as deeply problematic.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices