Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized New York City's newly-elected mayor, broadening his repertoire of his political targets. The date and location of Mr. Trump's statement are vague, yet it has been picked up by the Japanese media. The content of his criticism is not detailed in this Japanese headline, though such news typically involves analysis of international politics, especially related to the U.S, and its impact on Japan.

News about American politics, particularly those involving notable figures like Donald Trump, garners significant interest in Japan. These information is invaluable to Japanese in understanding the international context of their diplomacy and business. Japanese society value stability and tend to observe international debates closely to mitigate potential risks.

In the U.S. and EU, direct criticism of a city's mayor by a former president would be unusual, and could be seen as an overstep of typical political boundaries. However, it could also be seen as a part of democratic discourse, particularly if the involved individuals are members of different political factions.