Mamdani wants New Yorkers to hate success. That should scare every last one of us
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly targeted billionaire Ken Griffin, framing him as a symbol of systemic issues. This approach aims to cultivate resentment towards success and promote a reliance on government intervention. Critics argue that such tactics are harmful and misrepresent the contributions of successful individuals like Griffin.
- ▪Mamdani's criticism of Griffin is not based on legal violations but rather on his visible success.
- ▪Griffin, who built a successful firm from a middle-class background, contributes significantly to the economy and charitable causes.
- ▪Mamdani's actions are seen as an attempt to vilify wealth and success for political gain.
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Opinion Mamdani wants New Yorkers to hate success. That should scare every last one of us Rooftop Revelations: When you teach a generation that wealth is always theft and success is always suspect, you are not just attacking billionaires By Corey Brooks Fox News Published May 19, 2026 9:45am EDT | Updated May 19, 2026 10:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rooftop Revelations: What Urban America needs most Pastor and Project H.O.O.D. founder Corey Brooks says the only way out of hopelessness is development grounded in American principles. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a very public war on billionaire Ken Griffin, and it has nothing to do with justice or lawbreaking.
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