NYC Mayor Mamdani Dials Trump, Condemns Venezuela Strikes as 'Act of War'

• NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the US operation in Venezuela, calling it an "act of war" and "violation of federal and international law."
• Mamdani directly called US President Donald Trump to register his opposition to the military operation and "regime change."
• The US operation led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
• Trump described the attack as a "large-scale strike" following months of US assaults on suspected drug vessels.
• Mamdani highlighted the potential impact of US-Venezuela tensions on New Yorkers, especially the city's tens of thousands of Venezuelan residents.

Why It Matters: NYC Mayor Mamdani directly confronted Trump over Venezuela strikes, citing international law and impact on New Yorkers.