NEW YORK (VINnews) – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani voiced concerns about the city’s political future under Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a wide-ranging interview discussing crime, economic policy, antisemitism and foreign affairs.

Speaking with Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch on The Viktor Frankl Podcast, Giuliani argued that policies he described as democratic socialist could reverse decades of progress in New York, drawing comparisons to the city’s fiscal and public safety challenges of the 1970s.

Giuliani said proposals such as expanding government programs, freezing rents and increasing public spending could discourage business investment and job growth while undermining public safety. He contrasted those policies with initiatives implemented during his administration, including aggressive crime reduction efforts, fiscal restraint and support for law enforcement.

The interview also focused on antisemitism in the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Giuliani expressed support for Israel and said combating antisemitism and violent extremism should remain a priority in New York and across the United States.

He also discussed Iran and its regional allies, arguing they continue to pose a significant security threat and calling for a strong response to groups he said threaten democratic societies.

Beyond politics, the conversation addressed faith, leadership and public service, with Giuliani emphasizing what he described as the need for moral leadership and resilient institutions during a period of political polarization.

The interview is available on The Viktor Frankl Podcast, hosted by Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch.