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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio officially announced his 2020 presidential campaign, joining 23 candidates competing to become the Democratic Party’s nominee to unseat President Donald Trump.

In his announcement video, de Blasio said he is running for president to “put working families first.” He touted some of his achievements raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour, implementing guaranteed paid sick leave and comprehensive healthcare for New Yorkers and free Pre-K for all children in the city.

De Blasio calls Trump a “bully” and “con artist”

De Blasio also stated that he knows how to defeat Trump, whom he called a “bully." He said, “Don’t back down on the face of the bully. Confront him, take him on.”

In addition, he said, “As president, I will take on the wealthy. I will take on the big corporations. I will not rest until this government serves working people. As Mayor of the largest city in America, I’ve done just that. Donald Trump must be stopped. I’ve beaten him before and I’ll do it again.”

During an interview with ABC News, de Blasio said the President "playing a big con on America." He added, “I call him con Don. Every New Yorker knows he's a con artist. We know his tricks, we know his playbook. I know how to take him on."

Trump hits back, calls de Blasio “worst mayor”

The President immediately responded to de Blasio’s criticism and called him a “joke” and “considered the worst mayor” in New York City and in the United States. He also predicted that de Blasio “won’t last long” in the presidential race.

The Dems are getting another beauty to join their group. Bill de Blasio of NYC, considered the worst mayor in the U.S., will supposedly be making an announcement for president today. He is a JOKE, but if you like high taxes & crime, he’s your man. NYC HATES HIM!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2019

.@BilldeBlasio is the worst Mayor in the history of New York City - he won’t last long! pic.twitter.com/NyYntsX573

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2019