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(NewsNation) — Former White House staffer Steve Bannon is urging New Yorkers not to vote for Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist, has been leading in polls and has drawn strong criticism from Republicans.

Appearing on Batya!, Bannon called Mamdani a threat to New York City and said it wasn't clear where his campaign's financing was coming from.

"We have no idea where this money's coming from," Bannon said.

He also alleged that there was a celebration of hate in the streets of New York on the anniversary of Oct. 7, when some people held protests in support of Palestine.

Bannon also said he thinks it is possible for President Donald Tru

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