The Billionaires of New York Are Finally Bending the Knee
It's a moment of triumph for the people of New York City. Zohran Mamdani, the city's newly elected mayor and first Muslim mayor in U.S. history, has defied the odds to win over the hearts – and wallets – of the city's billionaire elite.
The road to victory was paved with controversy and hostility. Mamdani faced relentless attacks from his opponents, who portrayed him as an extremist and a threat to American values. But despite the vitriol, Mamdani persevered, and on Tuesday night, he emerged victorious in a stunning upset.
And now, it seems that many of those billionaires are eating their words – or at least, offering them back with a smile. Bill Ackman, the hedge fund mogul who had contributed nearly $2 million to anti-Mamdani efforts, tweeted out congratulations early Wednesday morning, saying "congrats on the win. Now you have a big responsibility." Ackman's olive branch was met with scorn from some of his peers, but for now, at least, he appears willing to put aside their differences.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has also extended an offer of assistance, urging Mamdani to call the outgoing mayor of Detroit for advice. While Dimon's words were laced with condescension, it seems that even he recognizes the importance of finding common ground – as long as it suits him, of course.
And then there's Mike Novogratz, the crypto billionaire who urged his fellow billionaires to reach out to Mamdani and offer their support. "Once you're the mayor, we've got to be sure he's successful in keeping New York a thriving community," he said. But it remains to be seen whether this newfound cooperation is genuine or just another way for the rich to line their own pockets.
Of course, not all of the billionaires are willing to swallow their pride so easily. Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and a major donor to anti-Mamdani super PACs, has remained silent on the matter. And billionaire Bloomberg, who spent $5 million trying to defeat Mamdani in the primary, has also kept mum.
But as the dust settles, one thing is clear: the billionaires of New York City have finally found themselves on the receiving end of some well-deserved humility. And for now, at least, that's something to celebrate.
It's a moment of triumph for the people of New York City. Zohran Mamdani, the city's newly elected mayor and first Muslim mayor in U.S. history, has defied the odds to win over the hearts – and wallets – of the city's billionaire elite.
The road to victory was paved with controversy and hostility. Mamdani faced relentless attacks from his opponents, who portrayed him as an extremist and a threat to American values. But despite the vitriol, Mamdani persevered, and on Tuesday night, he emerged victorious in a stunning upset.
And now, it seems that many of those billionaires are eating their words – or at least, offering them back with a smile. Bill Ackman, the hedge fund mogul who had contributed nearly $2 million to anti-Mamdani efforts, tweeted out congratulations early Wednesday morning, saying "congrats on the win. Now you have a big responsibility." Ackman's olive branch was met with scorn from some of his peers, but for now, at least, he appears willing to put aside their differences.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has also extended an offer of assistance, urging Mamdani to call the outgoing mayor of Detroit for advice. While Dimon's words were laced with condescension, it seems that even he recognizes the importance of finding common ground – as long as it suits him, of course.
And then there's Mike Novogratz, the crypto billionaire who urged his fellow billionaires to reach out to Mamdani and offer their support. "Once you're the mayor, we've got to be sure he's successful in keeping New York a thriving community," he said. But it remains to be seen whether this newfound cooperation is genuine or just another way for the rich to line their own pockets.
Of course, not all of the billionaires are willing to swallow their pride so easily. Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and a major donor to anti-Mamdani super PACs, has remained silent on the matter. And billionaire Bloomberg, who spent $5 million trying to defeat Mamdani in the primary, has also kept mum.
But as the dust settles, one thing is clear: the billionaires of New York City have finally found themselves on the receiving end of some well-deserved humility. And for now, at least, that's something to celebrate.
Oh man, this is amazing! Finally, someone who's not afraid to get their hands dirty and put in the work has won over the "elites". Zohran Mamdani, you're a total rockstar 
! I love how they're all trying to butter each other up now. Bill Ackman thinks he can just tweet some congratulations and expect everyone to be best buds? Please, give me a break 
. But hey, at least it's nice to see the billionaires eating their own words for once 
. Can't wait to see what kind of changes Mamdani brings to NYC! 
... like, yes, Zohran Mamdani won and he's gonna be the mayor 
but can we just chill out for a sec? 
it's not like these billionaires were being super nice to him before, so now they're "congratulating" him with a bunch of caveats 
like, what's up with that? 
is this supposed to be some kinda olive branch or something? 
i mean, i get that Ackman and Dimon are trying to save face, but can't we just appreciate the fact that Mamdani won fair and square without all the drama? 
seems like they're just trying to save face and gain brownie points with a super lefty mayor 
zohran mamdani is doing his thing, but is it all really gonna be about the benjamins? 
it's all about finding common ground, right?
. It’s like, good for him and all that 
. Like Bill Ackman tweeting congratulations with a bit of sarcasm 
, and Jamie Dimon trying to sound helpful but still kinda condescending 
. And then there’s Mike Novogratz trying to be all about community and support 
. I don’t know if it’s real or just them lining their pockets, but either way, it’s a nice change of pace from the usual drama 
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! I mean, these billionaires are used to getting what they want, but Zohran Mamdani has taken it away from them 
. The people of NYC deserve better than these billionaires trying to buy their way out of doing what's right 
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. Bill Ackman is like "hey, congrats on winning, let's be friends" 
! It's like they've finally realized that Zohran Mamdani is not a threat, but actually a breath of fresh air for the city. The billionaires are being forced to acknowledge their own biases and privilege 
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"congrats on the win. Now you have a big responsibility"... like he's trying out for a role in a soap opera 