NYC Mayor-elect Faces Backlash Over $1M Transition Fund: 'Affordability is Expensive'
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New York City's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has come under fire for announcing that his campaign has raised $1 million in donations for his transition team. In a post on X, Mamdani expressed gratitude to his supporters, stating that their contributions are helping to create a fairer and more affordable city. However, many online users were quick to criticize Mamdani, questioning the use of donations for the transition fund. Some raised concerns about transparency and the potential for misused funds, with one user calling on the FBI to investigate the donations. Others pointed out the irony of seeking donations for a transition that promised to provide free services, including buses in NYC. Governor Kathy Hochul recently rejected this proposal, citing a lack of a clear plan to implement it. As a Democrat, Mamdani is required to publicly disclose the contributions and expenditures of his transition team, just like a campaign. The first filing is due on December 5. Despite this, many remain skeptical about the transparency of the donations. Mamdani won the mayoral election by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. However, his move to seek donations for the transition team has sparked controversy, with some questioning the need for such a large sum of money.
