De Blasio just announced his presidential run. It’s quickly reignited a tabloid-ready, trash-talking feud between the mayor and Trump, longtime brawlers in Gotham’s tough circles.
By Cleve Wootson Jr. and Josh Dawsey Josh Dawsey Reporter covering the White House Email Bio Follow May 17 at 5:51 PM Within minutes of New York Mayor Bill de Blasio declaring his presidential bid Thursday, President Trump attacked him. For once, both Trump’s allies and his target were fine with it.
Advisers say Trump does not regard de Blasio as a serious threat — seeing him as more of a useful foil — but that he still keeps up with the city, reading The New York Post in the White House residence each morning. De Blasio advisers say he will launch a “full frontal” attack on Trump, hoping to draw him into substantive fights, and that they were thrilled that he engaged. In his announcement video, de Blasio suggested it would take one tough New Yorker to battle another.
The mayor on Monday held a news conference at Trump Tower to criticize the Trump Organization’s failure to cut emissions. That prompted a back-and-forth on Twitter that included Eric Trump, the president’s son, opining that “our great city has gone to s--- under your leadership.”
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