Earlier this summer, President Donald Trump threatened to arrest and deport ‘socialist’ New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, after he voiced a strong stance against ICE. Mamdani, the Democratic New York City mayoral nominee, retaliated against the threat made by the president calling it, "an attack on democracy." But this morning, WABC Radio owner John Catsimatidis said on the air that Mamdani WILL NOT be the mayor of New York City - when pressed by the host, John reiterated that Mamdani, who has lived in the US for most of his life, born and raised in Kampala, Uganda until he was seven-years-old before moving to New York City with his family - said again he will not become the mayor. Keep in mind - he didn't become a naturalized U.S. citizen until 2018. Recently at the WABC Radio Gala, Mike Leventhal caught up with John to find out what he knew about what was happening behind the scenes - possibly a rumored DOJ investigation dealing with foreign donations to his campaign? So what does John know - we will find out very soon! This is a developing story! @WABCRADIO77 @77WABCradio
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What Does John Catsimatidis Know About Zohran Mamdani? #apbnews #nycmayor #zohranmamdani #trump

Friday, September 5, 2025 - Midtown, Manhattan Lee Greenwood's story is one of humble beginnings, a successful career in country music highlighted by his patriotic anthem "God Bless the U.S.A.," and a life dedicated to faith and patriotism. APB News caught up with the award winning entertainer at the recent WABC radio Gala to reflect on his career and his road ahead. Mike Leventhal asked Lee and his wife, the former Miss Tennessee USA Kimberly Payne, about what it is like now as he performs his hit song on stage when performing throughout the U.S. When Lee Greenwood wrote God Bless The USA back in 1983, he told us that it was the keeping of promise that he had made to himself.- to write a song that was inspiring for the nation And after the September 11 attacks in 2001, the song found a new cause and purpose - reaching near the top of the Billboard Top 100 chart and was soon certified by the Recording Industry of America in July of 2015, signifying 1,000,000 copies had been sold. With America celebrating its 250th birthday next year, the 82 year old performer says he is more motivated than ever and has big plans for all of us. #LeeGreenwood #GodBlesstheUSA #CountryMusic #AmericanPride #APBNews #WABC
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Legendary Singer Lee Greenwood Has Big Plans for America 250 #LeeGreenwood

Friday, September 5, 2025 - Midtown, Manhattan It was truly a star-studded gala in celebration of America’s 250th birthday in Midtown Manhattan as WABC Radio and its owners, John and Margo Catsimatidis, paid tribute to the start of America's year long celebration hosting New York’s political community on a night to remember. With the news and happenings changing every few hours, APBs Mike Leventhal caught up with Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to get his thoughts on the revelations that the White House might be floating an ambassador-ship position to Eric Adams in order to drop out of this hotly contested race… John Catsimatidis has a close relationship with President Trump and talks to him regularly and told Mike that something big is happening very soon! Staten Island based Scott LoBaido is an American artist known for patriotic, US Flag, and political themed paintings and sculptures. We first met Scott in the park across from the courthouse when Donald Trump was inside facing a judge - At the WABC Radio Foundation gala, Scott told Mike Leventhal that he firmly supports Curtis Sliwa to be the next mayor of the City of New York… The intrigue continues - what will Eric Adams do? Does Curtis have the ground game to advance in the polls - How much influence will president Trump exert? APB News has reporters and researchers as this is a developing story…
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Intrigue, Denials and Staredowns at the WABC Radio Foundation Annual Gala in Midtown Manhattan

July 10, 2025 - Washington DC & Brasilia, Brazil: This week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, effective August 1st. He cited Brazil’s prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, labeling it a "witch hunt" and an "insidious attack" on free speech and election integrity. Brazilian President Lula immediately summoned the U.S. chargé d’affaires, denouncing Trump’s demand to drop the trial and reaffirming Brazil’s independent institutions. Lula called Trump’s letter "offensive" and warned of reciprocal counter-tariffs. This action follows Eduardo Bolsonaro's temporary resignation from Congress in March 2025 and his move to the U.S. to lobby for political asylum and pressure Brazil’s judiciary - specifically Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. His goal, he told APB News earlier this year, is to rally U.S. officials to sanction de Moraes and promote clemency for those involved in the January 8th riots in Brasília. Brazil is the U.S.’s second-largest trading partner, exporting around $40 to $50 billion annually, including coffee, orange juice, steel, and iron. The announcement caused Brazil’s real to fall over 2% and sparked broader market uncertainty. This is a developing story. #Trump #Brazil #Tariffs #TradeWar #Bolsonaro #Lula #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #BreakingNews #Economy
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Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Brazilian Goods | #Trump #Brazil

Thursday June 19th, A peaceful protest took place outside the Iranian Mission to the United Nations, where demonstrators gathered in a pro-Israel, anti-Islamic regime demonstration aimed at raising awareness about the brutality and oppression carried out by Iran’s ruling government. Former New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind delivered remarks condemning the regime’s actions and voicing support for the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom. Protesters chanted “No nukes for Iran,” emphasizing concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. One demonstrator stood out, proudly waving an Israeli flag while wearing a #FreeIran outfit—a symbolic fusion of solidarity between those oppressed by the regime and those who stand for democracy. The protest was marked by the visual unity of Israeli and American flags, underscoring the shared democratic values and commitment to human rights that bind the two nations.
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Protest outside the Iranian Mission to the United Nations over Iran’s nuclear ambitions #FreeIran

March 2025 - Washington DC: Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, said he is taking a leave from his role as a congressman to live in the United States and to help to build international support for his father and their political group. Bolsonaro said he will work on developing international support to fight what he claims is called persecution against the Bolsonaro family, his father, their allies and supporters. Eduardo has been instrumental in the role of the family's foreign emissary, appearing in the U.S. at conservative political conferences which is where APB News caught up with him at CPAC just outside of Washington DC. Also, Congressman Bolsonaro said he would seek political asylum. His father is barred from running for office until 2030 and had his passport taken in February 2024 on the order of Brazil's top court. This is a developing story ... @CPACplus @DonaldJTrumpforPresident @EDUARDOBOLSONAROSP @jbolsonaro
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Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of the Former Brazilian President, Abruptly Takes Leave from Congress

SUBSCRIBE! March 2025, National Harbor, MD: At the recent CPAC conference outside of Washington, DC, APB News caught up with Grant Cardone, the author, motivational speaker, real estate investor, and sales trainer . He's known for his aggressive and motivated approach to business and life. Cardone is the author of eight bestselling books and the creator of customized sales training programs used by Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals. He's worked as a sales training consultant for over 25 years with organizations like Google, Morgan Stanley, Toyota, and the U.S. Army. In a bold shocking statement, Cardone made it clear that he would help any person let go from a U.S. government agency but never anyone who works for or did work for the IRS. @GrantCardone @10XStudios @ElenaCardone @CPACplus @RSBN @DonaldJTrumpforPresident
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Grant Cardone on Wealth, Taxes & Trump’s Impact: “IRS ARE GANGSTERS” #apb_news #taxes #cpac

March 2025 - National Harbor, MD: Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, shares insights on his father's political journey, the challenges faced due to alleged persecution by the current government, and the implications of recent elections. Eduardo highlights the parallels between Brazil and the United States, particularly regarding freedom of speech, economic policies, and the influence of foreign powers like China in Latin America. APB News caught up with the flamboyant Brazilian lawyer on what could happen next! @CPACplus @jbolsonaro @EDUARDOBOLSONAROSP @DonaldJTrumpforPresident @RSBN
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Eduardo Bolsonaro warns of the Similarities of the Deep State in the U.S. and Brazil #apb_news

SUBSCRIBE February 2025, National Harbor, MD: It's quite evident that the growing young Republican movement played an important role for President Trump's election victory. At the recent CPAC Conference outside of Washington DC, APB News sat down with Preston Parra, a 22-year-old conservative influencer and budding political operative. To get a better understanding on how the younger GOP has become a major force. We first met Preston last December at the New York Young Republican Gala in New York City. Young Republicans largely have vastly different issue priorities than young Democrats. According to CIRCLE’s pre-2024 election survey, Republican youth from the ages 18 through 34 are most concerned about the cost of living, inflation, securing the southern border, restricting abortion access, cancel culture, and keeping ideology out of public schools. @CPACplus @NewYorkYoungRepublicanClub #gop #youngrepublicans
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Preston Parra Reveals How Young GOP Influencers Are Shaping the Future of Politics! #apb_news

SUBSCRIBE! February 2025 - National Harbor, MD: Patrick Bet-David is a serial entrepreneur, public speaker, army veteran and podcaster. He is the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of: Your Next Five Moves And: Choose Your Enemies Wisely and he is an expert on Iranian matters. APB News caught up with Patrick to get his take on what could happen to Iran next. Patrick immigrated to the United States at twelve years old, when his parents fled Iran as refugees during the Iranian Revolution. After high school, Patrick joined the U.S. military and served in the 101st Airborne before starting a business career in the financial services industry. By the time he was 30, he founded PHP Agency, an insurance marketing organization with 66 agents, soon growing the firm to more than 40,000 agents before selling the company for a billion dollars. ​ @DonaldJTrumpforPresident @PBDPodcast
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Patrick Bet-David Reveals Bold Predictions for Iran & How to Defeat Tyranny at CPAC 2025!

February 2025 - National Harbor, MD: Big news to come from the recent CPAC 2025 conference outside of Washington DC saw Nigel Farage giving up formal control of his Reform UK party as he seeks to democratize its structure in an effort to win Britain's next general election. The strategic move advances Farage’s efforts to shape Reform as a credible and professional organization for power which creates a distinction between Farage’s past as the leader of the Brexit party and the UK Independence party, which were plagued by infighting and scandals. APB News caught up with the popular UK politician where he defended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against Donald Trump's recent criticism, stating that the Ukrainian leader "is not a dictator." @ReformUKOfficial @NigelFarageOfficial​
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Nigel Farage Drops Bombshell on British Politics! Could He Be the Next UK Prime Minister?

SUBSCRIBE! February 2025 - National Harbor, MD: During last week’s CPAC 2025 conference, APB News caught up with Oath Keepers’ founder Stewart Rhodes to understand what he is re-building now, and what his intentions are for the future. Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy but freed from prison last month after President Trump commuted his 18-year sentence. It was a chaotic week for Enrique Tarrio, the Former National Chairman of the Proud Boys who attended a demonstration in front of the U.S. Capitol to protest the remaining prisoners who have not yet received presidential pardons for crimes stemming from the January 6, 2021, riot in the nation’s capital. Tarrio was arrested on a charge that he assaulted a woman during the protests. APB News spoke with Tarrio that night where he confirmed he was booked on a misdemeanor charge and released within a few hours. Tarrio who received a presidential pardon for crimes stemming from the attacks was serving a 22 year sentence, the longest among hundreds of Capitol riot cases, when President Donald Trump granted clemency last month to most of the 1,500-plus people charged in the Jan. 6 attack. Tarrio explained to APB News what the Proud Boys new mission is and why he feels his group‘s intentions are misunderstood. @CPACplus @DonaldJTrumpforPresident
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Enrique Tarrio & Stewart Rhodes Reveal Shocking Plans for Proud Boys & Oath Keepers - Past Revealed!

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24 Oct

Well a lot happened during the final debate between the New York City mayoral candidates at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City.

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What Does John Catsimatidis Know About Zohran Mamdani?

Earlier this summer, President Donald Trump threatened to arrest and deport ‘socialist’ New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, after he voiced a strong stance against ICE.

Mamdani, the Democratic New York City mayoral…

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The former music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to over four years in a federal penitentiary and fined a half a million dollars for prostitution-related crimes tied to his notorious "freak-off" sex parties, which his former girlfriends testified in open court that…

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Breaking news from Manhattan — around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, emergency crews responded to a smoke incident on the seventh floor of the former Redbury Hotel on East 30th Street, now operating as a migrant shelter. FDNY quickly arrived on scene, evacuating residents and containing…

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