Mamdani avoids question on Ken Griffin, admits no response after trying to walk back attack on the billionaire
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not received a response from billionaire Ken Griffin after a public dispute. Mamdani previously criticized Griffin's wealth in a viral video promoting a new tax on wealthy property owners. The mayor expressed a willingness to meet with business leaders to discuss the city's economic future.
- ▪Zohran Mamdani admitted he hasn't heard back from Ken Griffin after attacking him.
- ▪Mamdani went viral for a video promoting a 'pied-à-terre tax' on wealthy property owners.
- ▪Griffin called Mamdani's video 'creepy and weird' and threatened to pull a project out of New York City.
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Zohran Mamdani Mamdani avoids question on Ken Griffin, admits no response after trying to walk back attack on the billionaire The Citadel CEO slammed the NYC mayor for the 'tax the rich' stunt By Joseph A. Wulfsohn Fox News Published May 27, 2026 10:28am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Zohran Mamdani admits he hasn't heard back from Ken Griffin New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani tells CNN he hasn't heard back from billionaire Ken Griffin after his viral attack against him. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he hasn't heard back from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin after he attempted to walk back attacks he leveled against the billionaire.
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