New York City's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani held a clandestine meeting with far-left Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, whose enthusiasm for the Democratic socialist and tech critic Lina Khan has raised eyebrows among New Yorkers.
Warren shared a photo of the three on Instagram, captioning it "Tax the rich. Billionaire tears not pictured", sparking concerns about her intentions in backing Mamdani's agenda.
While details of their meeting are scarce, Warren had praised Mamdani as a strong advocate for affordability during the summer campaign season. She highlighted his proposals for free childcare, transit and rent freezes as key components of a Democratic message.
However, some have expressed skepticism over Warren's involvement in New York City politics. Maria Danzilo, a former candidate for the New York state Senate, described her apparent "obsession" with Mamdani, labeling her as an anti-American force intent on dismantling the country from within.
Critics point to Warren's history of attacking Wall Street and her recent rallying efforts behind Mamdani, drawing parallels with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' endorsement. Others worry that Warren's influence may lead to policy decisions detrimental to New York City.
The mayor-elect's office has yet to respond to The Post's inquiries about the meeting.
Warren shared a photo of the three on Instagram, captioning it "Tax the rich. Billionaire tears not pictured", sparking concerns about her intentions in backing Mamdani's agenda.
While details of their meeting are scarce, Warren had praised Mamdani as a strong advocate for affordability during the summer campaign season. She highlighted his proposals for free childcare, transit and rent freezes as key components of a Democratic message.
However, some have expressed skepticism over Warren's involvement in New York City politics. Maria Danzilo, a former candidate for the New York state Senate, described her apparent "obsession" with Mamdani, labeling her as an anti-American force intent on dismantling the country from within.
Critics point to Warren's history of attacking Wall Street and her recent rallying efforts behind Mamdani, drawing parallels with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' endorsement. Others worry that Warren's influence may lead to policy decisions detrimental to New York City.
The mayor-elect's office has yet to respond to The Post's inquiries about the meeting.
. On one hand, it's great to see someone like Mamdani coming in with fresh ideas about affordability and making a change for the better in NYC. Lina Khan is definitely a voice worth listening to when it comes to tech regulation and all that. 
. I mean, tax the rich, huh? Sounds like she's trying to stir up some drama 
. And what with the anti-American vibes from Maria Danzilo...I don't think that's fair at all 
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. Let's not jump to conclusions about Warren's intentions just yet...
i mean, his policies are cool and all, but warren's involvement in nyc politics has got people worried 
does warren's influence mean mamdani will be beholden to the far left? only time will tell 
. It's great that he's focusing on affordability stuff like childcare and transit, but how's it gonna affect the city's economy? 
We could have neighborhood meetings, online discussions, and even host workshops to educate ourselves about different ideas. That way, we can make sure everyone has a say in how our city is run. 
. And Mamdani being on board with that is definitely interesting. It makes me wonder if he's just getting swept up in the excitement or if there's something more strategic going on here. 
. There's gotta be some calculation behind it, right? Like, what does she get out of backing Mamdani? Is she just trying to boost her own profile or is there something more concrete on the table? 
. But at the same time, I get why people would be skeptical. We don't know what's really going on behind closed doors here.
I mean, Warren's got a history of riling up the left, and Mamdani's proposals do sound pretty radical. Not to mention that Vermont Sanders endorsement thing was super contentious. Can't we just have some nuance here? 
It's like they're trying to sell us on this "coalition of the woke" vibe. And don't even get me started on Warren's Instagram post - it's just a bunch of clickbait nonsense 
. If she really cared about New York City, why not share some details about the meeting? Or better yet, have Mamdani make a statement himself? This whole thing reeks of her trying to capitalize on Mamdani's agenda for her own gain 
she's already raising eyebrows in new york city and we don't want any misconceptions about what's going down. at the same time, it is cool to see a progressive voice like hers backing a candidate who wants to make affordability a top priority... but idk how much influence warren really has on mamdani's decisions - we need some more info before we can get too excited or worried 