Barack Obama visits Bronx pre‑K, reads with Mayor Zohran Mamdani

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Former President Barack Obama joined New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a South Bronx pre-K center on Saturday to read to children and meet families. Video captured Obama and Mamdani singing "Wheels on the Bus" with the preschoolers during the visit. During a read-aloud a child said "Mamdani" and then replied "Mayor" when Obama asked for his first name, creating a playful moment.

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Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani read to pre-K children in the South Bronx

They sang "Wheels on the Bus" with children during the Saturday visit

A preschooler answered "Mayor" when Obama asked for Mamdani's first name

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