- A top ally of NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism for not delivering on promises to make New York City more affordable.
- The decision to appoint former Biden FTC chief Lina Khan as a top adviser has sparked controversy and skepticism about Mamdani’s commitment to addressing rising living costs.
- Ronna McDaniel, former RNC chair, has publicly criticized Zohran Mamdani for his choice of Lina Khan, arguing that it undermines his affordability goals for the city.
- The critics are viewing the appointment as a symbol of escalating costs in NYC, further complicating the mayor-elect’s affordability agenda.
- There is growing concern among critics that Mamdani’s administration may struggle to meet the expectations set during his campaign regarding cost-of-living issues.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/top-mamdani-appointee-faces-heat-amid-promise-make-nyc-more-affordable)