NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Admits to No Federal Security Clearance Over Venezuela Raid Claims

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admitted on Monday that he has no federal security clearance, contradicting his claim from a day earlier that he had been briefed about the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The clarification came after reports emerged that Mamdani's office had not received any information about the operation. This admission raises questions about the transparency and preparedness of Mayor Mamdani's administration on matters of national security. The incident has sparked concerns over the city's readiness for potential scenarios involving Venezuela or other countries with significant diplomatic relations with New York City.