Trump’s Homeland Security Council Sets Its Sights on Zohran Mamdani

“The Department of Homeland Security has authorities that have never been utilized before,” Kristi Noem told the group after a discussion of the New York City mayoral candidate.

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Democrat mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a rally at the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council headquarters in New York, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Richard Drew/AP

President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security Advisory Council — a group that includes Rudy Giuliani, cop-turned-actor Bo Dietl and the founder of Bikers for Trump — held its first meeting on Wednesday to discuss the top threats facing the nation.

The conversation quickly turned to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

After hearing Giuliani deliver a speech against asylum-seeking immigrants, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem chimed in.