Trump claims Mamdani is ‘destroying New York’ with proposed second-home tax
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President Trump claims New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed second-home tax is "destroying New York."
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If you own a second home in New York City, you could face new taxes under Mayor Mamdani's proposed plan.
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President Trump claimed that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is "destroying New York" with a proposed second-home tax. This marks the president's most direct criticism of Mayor Mamdani since their friendly White House meetings months ago. The president's comments were made in a Thursday post, responding to the mayor's plan to tax second homes in New York City. This public disagreement signals a shift from their previously cordial relationship.
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