04.01.2026 17:00
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reacted strongly to the U.S. military and political intervention in Venezuela. Mamdani criticized the Washington administration's operation against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, describing such actions as a clear violation of international law. Mamdani stated that he conveyed his reaction by personally calling Trump.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani strongly reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela. According to CBS News New York, Mamdani directly reached out to Trump by phone to express his opposition to this move.
Mamdani described the U.S. intervention in Venezuela as an "attack on a sovereign country," stating that it is a clear violation of both federal and international law.
"UNILATERALLY ATTACKING A SOVEREIGN NATION IS AN ACT OF WAR"
Mamdani used the following statements in his announcement: "Unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation is an act of war and a violation of federal and international law."
The Mayor argued that the intervention in question aims for regime change, emphasizing that such steps are incompatible with the principles of the rule of law in the U.S.
CALLED TRUMP AND EXPRESSED HIS OPPOSITION
According to CBS News, Mamdani personally called Trump following developments regarding the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and directly voiced his opposition. Mamdani stated that the policy pursued by the U.S. administration is wrong and dangerous during this conversation.
EMPHASIS ON VENEZUELAN COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK
Mamdani also pointed out that Washington's policies towards Venezuela could have serious consequences not only internationally but also locally. He noted that Venezuelan immigrant communities living in New York would be directly affected by these developments, stating that as a municipality, they prioritize the safety and peace of the city's residents.
CBS News New York reported that Mamdani's statement is considered one of the harshest local government criticisms of the Trump administration's foreign policy within the U.S.