Zohran Mamdani responds after President Trump rips NYC mayor over tax the rich agenda
Published on April 17, 2026.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism of his "tax the rich" agenda, stating that 93% of New Yorkers would pay for the pied-à-terre tax on non-taxpayer non-city residents who buy luxury properties in the city. The tax will raise $500,000 per year and help fund essential city services such as child care, clean streets, and safer neighborhoods.
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