New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has spoken privately with several Democratic governors about how to take on President Trump and tackle other priorities, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: The meetings — with three potential 2028 presidential candidates — are a sign that Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is seeking advice on governing from Democrats across the party's ideological spectrum. • Mamdani talked on the phone with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday and with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on election night, three people familiar with their conversations tell Axios. • He chatted earlier with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, as was previously reported.

Zoom in: It's no coincidence Mamdani has connected with governors whose states include big cities that have been targeted by T

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