Mamdani gets federal security clearance after 9 months as NYC mayor
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani received federal security clearance on Wednesday, nine months after taking office. The clearance grants the mayor the authority to review classified documents, a development confirmed by Mamdani during a press conference held the same day.
The approval follows a meeting between Mayor Mamdani and President Trump at Gracie Mansion on September 21, 2026. The clearance was granted approximately one week after that engagement.
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