Mamdani's tour targets the impact of Trump's policies on small businesses in the Bronx. He emphasizes that residents struggle to afford life in the city, stating that population in the Bronx declined by 6.3% from 2020 to 2022. Mamdani links Trump’s tax breaks for the wealthy to challenges faced by local businesses, calling for a focus on affordability. He critiques both Trump and Cuomo for policies favoring billionaires while neglecting the needs of vulnerable populations.
"We are here today on the fourth stop of our five borough tour, to speak about how Bronx sites cannot afford the city that they call home... It's also a struggle that I know our small businesses are feeling at this moment."
"From 2020 to 2022, the population of the Bronx dropped by 6.3%. That's more than any other borough in New York City. People are leaving this city because it's too expensive."
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