On the recordJuly 21, 2025
The mayor of New York, no matter who he is, is not going to be the leader of our party.
The mayor of New York, no matter who he is, is not going to be the leader of our party.
Rep. Smith clarifies that the New York mayor does not hold leadership over the Democratic Party.
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