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"Sit down and fix policy...": JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reveals his warning to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon shared insights from his meeting with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, describing it as pleasant yet direct. Dimon urged against raising taxes and increasing spending, advocating for policy fixes instead. He also raised concerns about Mamdani's administrative experience and the potential for ideology to hinder practical governance,…

The Economic Times · May 29

'Taxing the Rich Won't Help': Jeff Bezos Defends the Ultra-Wealthy Amid Tax Debate — Zohran Mamdani Hits Back

Jeff Bezos told CNBC that the bottom half of US earners should pay zero income tax and dismissed wealth taxes. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani fired back.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Jeff Bezos on Zohran Mamdani's big mistake: 'When you don't know how to solve a problem, create a villain, blame them'

The Amazon founder defended fellow billionaire Ken Griffin while endorsing New York's pied-à-terre tax in the same breath. "Ken Griffin isn't a villain."

Fortune · May 20

These Politicians Want To Tax the Rich. But Why Do They Seem To Despise Them?

Are Jeff Bezos and other billionaires really evil just because they're wealthy?

Reason · May 15

The Bezos family just donated $100 million to help achieve one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s top campaign promises

The parents of billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have deep ties to Robin Hood, one of Wall Street’s favorite local charities.

Fortune · May 12

Pity the poor billionaires – demands for higher taxes must feel hurtful

No wonder they are upset by the slogan ‘tax the rich’. Despite their wealth increasing 81% since 2020, they need our emotional support now more than ever, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · May 12

New York to tax luxury second homes in NYC but stops short of hiking income taxes on the wealthy

New York state lawmakers are expected to place a new tax on luxury second homes in New York City, appeasing Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his progressive base as he moves to fund his ambitious agenda on the backs of the rich

The Independent UK · May 7

NYC billionaire Steve Roth compares ‘tax the rich’ to racial slurs, says the 1% deserve a medal not a bill

NYC billionaire Steve Roth just compared the phrase “tax the rich” to racial slurs, arguing the ultra-wealthy deserve medals instead of tax bills. During Vornado Realty Trust’s latest earnings call, Roth didn’t hold back, calling the slogan “just as hateful as some disgusting racial slurs” and even lumping it in…

The Mary Sue · May 7

Vornado CEO Steven Roth 'shocked that our young mayor would pull this stunt' and says Zohran Mamdani should know better than target Ken Griffin

Vornado and Ken Griffin's Citadel are expected to build a $6 billion tower in New York, but Citadel's COO and Roth referenced it may not go through.

Fortune · May 6

New York real estate titan likens the phrase ‘tax the rich’ to racial slurs

Steve Roth was responding to the announcement by New York’s mayor of tax on second homes worth more than $5m

The Guardian - US · May 6