Former U.S. President Barack Obama has made a surprising outreach to New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, placing a private call to the Democratic socialist and then offering to serve as a “sounding board” for his campaign and potential administration. The 30-minute conversation covered staffing challenges and how to deliver on Mamdani’s bold affordability agenda. While no formal endorsement was issued, Obama’s involvement marks a notable shift in his approach to municipal politics and underscores the growing establishment interest in Mamdani’s insurgent candidacy as the November election draws near. br br #ObamaMamdani br #ZohranMamdani br #NYCMayoralRace br #DemocraticSocialist br #ObamaCall br #SoundingBoard br #NYCPolitics br #AffordableNYC br #MayoralFrontrunner br #ProgressiveWave br #CampaignSupport br #NewYorkElection br #Politics2025 br #DemocratsNYC br #LeftWingPoliticsbr br Also Readbr br Barack Obama Divorce Rumours: Is He Really Parting Ways With Michelle? Find Out :: br Michelle Obama On Divorce Rumours, Says She’s Choosing Herself: 'Not What Others Wanted Me To Do' :: br Barack Obama Admits To Marital Struggle, Says He's in 'Deep Deficit' With Michelle: 'Been trying To...' :: br br br ~ED.102~HT.