Former President Barack Obama had an extended phone call with mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani on Saturday and offered to be a “sounding board” for the socialist candidate — but didn’t officially endorse him for mayor, according to a report.

The pair had a 30-minute phone call in which Obama praised Mamdani for his campaign and stated he was invested in the 34-year-old’s success beyond Tuesday’s election, according to two people familiar with the call who spoke to The New York Times .

“Your campaign has been impressive to watch,” Obama told the Democratic candidate, further offering to be a “sounding board” after he takes office.

Former president Barack Obama heaped praise on Mamdani and said he was invested in his political future beyond Tuesday’s election. Aristide Economopoulos

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