(CNN) — Zohran Mamdani used a Fox News interview on Wednesday to speak directly to President Donald Trump , who has often referred to the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor as a “communist” and questioned his experience.

Ahead of Thursday’s first general election debate, Mamdani, a democratic socialist who is a frequent topic on Fox News, sat down for his first interview with the network on “The Story with Martha MacCallum.” Mamdani is set to face off against independent former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa for one of two debates before the November 4 election.

Responding specifically to Trump saying Mamdani has never “worked a day in his life,” Mamdani turned to the camera and said he would speak directly to the president, guessing he was likely watching a

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