Zohran Mamdani, the socialist frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, has pledged to dismantle traditional policing and replace police officers with social workers as part of his public safety plan. While President Donald Trump is focusing on making the nation’s capital safer, Mamdani and his allies at the Democratic Socialists of America advocate for this transformative approach to policing in New York City. House Democratic leaders have urged Mamdani to convert his proposals into actionable plans. Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has publicly supported Mamdani, describing him as a sane and practical leader despite his radical agenda. De Blasio also suggested that if Democrats adopted Mamdani's focus on everyday affordability and cost of living, they would see greater electoral success nationwide. Commentary from The Economist noted that a determined mayor who understands detail and power can achieve positive outcomes, implying some optimism about Mamdani’s potential despite his unconventional ideas.