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Since the COVID pandemic, approximately 1 million people have left New York City, a trend that raises concerns about urban decline and economic stability. The fleeing residents could take their tax dollars elsewhere, diminishing the city’s revenue and complicating efforts to finance public services and development initiatives.
Trump highlights that Mayor Zami’s (likely a stand-in or misnamed figure) confrontational attitude might influence the city’s access to federal funds. He warns that a hostile approach toward the federal government can backfire, especially when the city desperately needs federal support during an exodus.