An unexpected political rendezvous took place Wednesday when New York’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, hosted Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Lina Khan—his transition co-chair and noted Big Tech critic—for a discreet meeting that didn’t stay secret for long.
The trio’s gathering came to light thanks to a sharp-eyed New Yorker working in an office across from Mamdani’s headquarters, who spotted them deep in conversation. “In deep debate,” the observer posted on X, along with a photo taken through the window. The next morning, he followed up with a dry update: “Update: the blinds are all closed this morning.”
While details of what was discussed remain a mystery, Warren wasted no time publicizing the meeting herself. Sharing a smiling photo of the three on Instagram, she wrote, “Tax the rich. Billionaire tears not pictured.”
The Post reached out to both Mamdani and Warren for clarification, but neither camp offered any insight into the purpose of the meeting.
Warren, known for her animosity toward Wall Street and her populist economic crusades, has been an outspoken admirer of Mamdani’s left-wing agenda. Over the summer, she lauded his “steely” commitment to affordability and praised his sweeping plans for free child care, transit, and rent freezes, calling them the true “Democratic message.”
Not everyone shared her enthusiasm. Maria Danzilo, a former New York state Senate candidate, expressed outrage online at what she viewed as Warren’s meddling in city politics. “This woman will not rest until she brings down America, starting with NYC. It’s bad enough we have [AOC] here,” Danzilo fumed on X.
“NYC is bleeding jobs and it’s headed for anti-growth and a death spiral thanks to years of De Blasio, no course correction with Adams, and now four years of [t]his! She should go back to Massachusetts and leave NYC the heck alone.”
Her frustration resonated with many New Yorkers growing uneasy about the far-left figures orbiting Mamdani’s administration. “Welp Bernie said it. He wants to bring Mamdani politics all across the country,” one user remarked, referencing Sen. Bernie Sanders, who had campaigned alongside Mamdani days before the election.
Others questioned why Warren was even getting involved in city affairs at all. “I don’t think her policies work for nyc,” one commenter wrote. Another bluntly asked, “She is a MA senator…why is she even there?”
Whatever was said behind those now-closed blinds, one thing is clear: Warren’s embrace of Mamdani has only deepened suspicions that New York City’s next chapter could look a lot like her vision of progressive America.
{Matzav.com}
