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NewsBreitbartMay 6, 2026United States

NYC Mayor and Hedge Fund CEO Clash Over 'Tax the Rich' Proposal

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is defending his proposed 'pied-à-terre' tax on luxury properties following criticism from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin. Griffin, who has been featured in Mamdani's campaign materials, has signaled he may shift further investments to Miami due to the proposed tax policies.

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Why It Matters

The dispute highlights a potential conflict between proposed tax reforms and the retention of major corporate employers, specifically regarding a $6 billion project that could create 6,000 construction jobs in New York City.

Key Facts

  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani is proposing a 'pied-à-terre' tax targeting the wealthiest New Yorkers.
  • Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel, has publicly criticized the proposal and the Mayor's use of his name in campaign videos.
  • Citadel is considering backing out of a $6 billion project in New York City.
  • The project in question is estimated to create 6,000 construction jobs.
  • Ken Griffin has indicated he is prioritizing investments in Miami over New York City due to the current political climate.
  • Gerald Beeson, COO of Citadel, publicly described the Mayor's use of Griffin's name as 'shameful'.

Who's Mentioned

personZohran Mamdani“Mayor of New York City advocating for tax reform.”personGerald Beeson“COO of Citadel LLC.”personPaul Bois“Reporter for Breitbart News.”dateWednesday“Date of the press conference.”dollar_amount$6 billion“Value of a potential NYC project involving Citadel.”dateApril“Month the tax proposal video was released.”other6,000“Number of potential construction jobs associated with the project.”personKen Griffin“CEO and founder of Citadel, a hedge fund firm.”