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Trump claims Mamdani is ‘destroying New York’ with proposed second-home tax

Trump said Mamdani’s tax policies are driving New York’s economic decline and warned federal support should not continue under the current approach.

  • On Thursday, President Donald Trump criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, warning that his tax policies are "destroying" the city and questioning whether federal support should continue under the current approach.
  • Trump's critique arrives as Mamdani passes the 100-day mark in office, during which he has aggressively pursued a progressive agenda focused on housing and public service expansion.
  • Previously, the two leaders held a productive White House meeting in November to discuss shared concerns like affordability and public safety, marking a stark reversal from today's sharp rhetoric.
  • Despite Trump's warnings, the administration has not announced changes to city funding, while Mamdani described his relationship with the president as "honest and direct" despite deep ideological differences.
  • Mamdani faces resistance to high-profile campaign promises like rent freezes and tax changes, while conservative lawmakers argue these policies could drive investment and residents out of New York.
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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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