US EditionWarren defends Mamdani: ‘Are you worried that billionaires are going to go hungry?’
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA, AUG 4 – Senator Warren supports Mamdani's proposal to tax the top 1% and corporations to fund housing and childcare, citing 25% of New Yorkers struggle to afford essentials, reports say.
- On Monday, August 4, 2025, Senator Elizabeth Warren publicly defended Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, emphasizing his affordability-centered platform.
- Mamdani won the Democratic primary by 12 points over former Governor Andrew Cuomo, surprising many who had predicted Cuomo's victory.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani met at the headquarters of a prominent New York City union to discuss Mamdani’s proposal for free universal childcare in light of the city’s $23 billion economic loss caused by the childcare crisis.
- Warren emphasized that ensuring parents can maintain employment requires accessible childcare throughout New York City and criticized Trump's policies on healthcare and affordability.
- Their collaboration reflects a larger Democratic effort to prioritize affordability and challenge billionaire-backed policies in the upcoming general mayoral election.
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Warren defends Mamdani: ‘Are you worried that billionaires are going to go hungry?’
Elizabeth Warren asked CNBC's David Faber whether he was "worried that billionaires are going to go hungry" after he asked why Zohran Mamdani's plan for affordability involves increasing taxes.
CNBC host battles Elizabeth Warren over raising taxes in New York City as senator defends Mamdani
Sen. Elizabeth Warren defended socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani's economic policies during a heated exchange with CNBC's David Faber about billionaire taxation.
NYC Mayor’s Race: Elizabeth Warren campaigns with Mamdani in NYC, calling for universal childcare at DC37 union headquarters
Senator Elizabeth Warren joined Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani to discuss Mamdani's plans for free, universal childcare at the District Council 37 union headquarters in downtown Manhattan.
Far left Sen. Elizabeth Warren heaps praise on Zohran Mamdani — even as other high-profile Dems stay silent
Progressive Sen. Elizabeth Warren heaped praise Monday on socialist mayoral contender Zohran Mamdani's "steely" focus on affordability -- casting it as a winning path out of the political wilderness for Democrats.
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