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Mamdani's Housing Czar Calls White Middle-Class Homeowners 'Huge Problem' in 2021 Podcast Appearance
New York City's housing official Zohran Mamdani once referred to 'white, middle-class homeowners' as a 'huge problem' in a 2021 podcast appearance.
Mamdani's housing czar calls white, middle-class homeowners a 'huge problem' during 2021 podcast appearance, criticizing their role in gentrifying neighborhoods and pushing out long-time residents. The official made the comment while discussing the need for rent regulation to combat displacement. Critics have accused Mamdani's office of perpetuating anti-white rhetoric. The comments sparked widespread outrage among real estate and community groups.
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