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New York Post
· collected 2026-09-30 · by Hannah Fierick, Craig McCarthy
Story summary
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, finally received his federal security clearance in early October 2023. This came after a delay lasting over eight months since he took office and following a high-profile meeting with former President Trump at Gracie Mansion on September 21, 2023. Mamdani confirmed the clearance during a press conference in Brooklyn, addressing concerns about his lack of access to critical classified information that could be essential for managing emergencies or threats facing the city. The delay was attributed by insiders to Mamdani's limited government experience and is not uncommon among new mayors, though it had raised eyebrows given the mayor’s role in overseeing urban security during significant events like the U.N. General Assembly. Prior to obtaining his clearance, Mamdani maintained that his administration could still effectively respond to threats through other means, such as briefings from senior officials who hold clearances and from the NYPD on non-classified intelligence.
Written for “Mamdani Security Clearance Granted” on 2026-10-05,
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani finally received federal security clearance, he said Wednesday — just a week after his chummy get together with President Trump at Gracie Mansion.
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It’s unclear exactly when Hizzoner was given the clearance, which gives him the ability to receive classified briefings on potential terror threats and other top secret information related to the Big Apple.
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“Yes, I have my security clearance,” the mayor said in a rare pithy response to a reporter’s question at an unrelated press conference in Brooklyn.
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The lack of briefings made headlines this month after it emerged that the mayor still did not have top-level clearance more than eight months into his tenure, raising concerns that he would be unable to react quickly during an emergency.
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Mamdani did not say when he was told he had received approval.
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The two said they had only discussed New York and potential housing projects during their continued bromance meet-up on Sept. 21.
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Insiders have said the months-long delay to clear Mamdani, a 34-year-old former state Assembly member, was not uncommon given his limited experience in government.
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He wasn’t the only mayor without the ability to receive classified briefings.
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Ex-Mayor Eric Adams had his clearance revoked following his historic federal indictment, which was quashed by Trump’s Department of Justice last year.
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Former Mayor Bill de Blasio — Mamdani’s favorite living mayor — didn’t even apply for his clearance until around nine months in office, when The Post revealed he hadn’t filled out the applications.
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Blaz finally received the approval the next year, more than a year-and-a-half into his first term.
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