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April 17, 2026
Trump Criticizes Mayor Mamdani Over Tax Policies
- President Donald Trump accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of 'chasing people out' of New York City with his tax policies during a recent event.
- This criticism follows a previously cordial meeting where they discussed city affordability issues.
- Mamdani's tax proposals are designed to assist lower-income residents, highlighting a stark contrast with Trump's taxation views.
3 Sources
- Trump claims Mamdani is 'destroying New York' with proposed second-home taxApr 17, 2026 at 1:49 AM · The Hill
- Bad bromance: Trump slams Mayor Zohran Mamdani and claims he’s ‘destroying’ New York with tax policiesApr 17, 2026 at 8:39 AM · Independent
- Trump speaks at Turning Point USA event in PhoenixApr 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM · NBC