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Republicans across New York state — and even the country — are eager to campaign against New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani in their own races next year.

So why are President Donald Trump’s allies trying to ensure Mamdani loses before they get the chance?

It’s a question some Republicans are asking themselves amid a week-and-a-half of intense speculation over whether Trump will offer incumbent Mayor Eric Adams a job in his administration to get him out of the mayoral race.

The move would

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