Mayor Zohran Mamdani finally gets his federal security clearance
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has received his federal security clearance one week after meeting with President Trump at Gracie Mansion.
Mayor Mamdani and President Trump address reporters after their meeting at Gracie Mansion on Sept. 21, 2026. The mayor’s clearance comes about a week after his meeting with President Trump.
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