"Trump criticized Mayor Mamdani's leadership, stating, 'Sadly, Mayor Mamdani is DESTROYING New York! It has no chance! The United States of America should not contribute to its failure.'"
"Mamdani defended the pied-à-terre tax, saying, 'When I ran for mayor, I said we were going to tax the rich. Well, today we're taxing the rich.'"
"In an interview, Trump remarked, 'No, not at all. He's going to ruin the city, however. His policies are no good.'"
Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump have transitioned from adversaries to a cordial working relationship, despite Trump's recent public criticism of Mamdani's policies. Trump condemned Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax on ultrawealthy secondary residences, claiming it would harm New York City. Mamdani defended the tax, which aims to generate revenue for the city's budget deficit, emphasizing his commitment to taxing the rich. Despite Trump's harsh words, he indicated that their relationship remains intact, acknowledging Mamdani's leadership while criticizing his policies.
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