Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, personally called President Trump to express his opposition to recent United States military strikes in Venezuela and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro. At a news conference, Mamdani stated that he objected to what he described as a pursuit of regime change and violations of law, but declined to share details about the president's response. The call marks the first direct clash between Mamdani and Trump since the mayor took office, signaling potential future tensions as Maduro faces federal charges in Manhattan.

Despite their differences, Mamdani emphasized that he and the president have maintained honest and direct communication, and he downplayed the impact of the call on their relationship. He acknowledged his limited influence over federal proceedings but stressed his responsibility to minimize any disruption to New Yorkers, particularly the city's large Venezuelan community. Mamdani reiterated his commitment to safeguarding all residents and pledged to monitor developments closely.