Following his primary win, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, where he criticized the growing income gap in New York City. He proposed a range of initiatives to make the city more affordable, including free public transportation, childcare, and a minimum wage increase, funding these through a tax hike on high earners. His agenda, however, has faced skepticism regarding its feasibility due to existing political resistance. Mamdani's remarks on capitalism have drawn national attention, notably from former President Trump, but he asserts that his policies resonate with many New Yorkers in need.
I don't think we should have billionaires because frankly it is so much money in a moment of so much inequality. And ultimately what we need more of is equality across our city.
More than 400,000 New Yorkers are excited about this vision. The reason they're excited about it is because it's in line with the scale of the crisis in this city.
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