Mamdani meets with US House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries

NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – New York City’s Democratic nominee for the mayoral seat Zohran Mamdani had a meeting with US congressman from Brooklyn Hakeem Jeffries who has not officially put his support behind him. 

Jeffries holds back his endorsement of Mamdani, who clinched the Democratic nomination in June in part by winning a significant share of votes in the district Democrat congressman Jeffries represents.

Jeffries, who had no existing relationship with Mamdani prior to his shocking win, has said in recent days himself and Mamdani have had candid and constructive conversations.

“We are engaging in a conversation about the future of New York City, about the issues that need to be addressed, particularly the housing crisis,” Jeffries told CNN’s Dana Bash.

Jeffries’ ongoing conversations with Mamdani could prove significant as he campaigns towards the general election in November. While Mamdani won significant support across New York City, he struggled to gain support from older Black voters, including middle class moderates in Brooklyn.