Zohran Mamdani, the leading candidate for New York City mayor, has publicly supported abolishing private property in the city, according to a recently resurfaced video.
The pro-communist politician emphasized the importance of guaranteeing housing for all residents of New York.
In the video, Mamdani said, “My platform is that every single person should have housing,” questioning why the current system leaves hundreds of thousands unhoused.
He suggested that abolishing private property or instituting a statewide housing guarantee would be preferable to the existing housing crisis.
Mamdani dismissed critics who tried to trap him with “gotcha” questions, insisting his priority is ensuring that everyone has a home. “I care more about whether somebody has a home,” he said.
The clip reignited controversy, drawing sharp criticism from conservatives, including Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY).
Malliotakis called Mamdani’s views “communist ideas right out of the playbook of Karl Marx,” citing his calls to abolish private property and seize the means of production.
Malliotakis criticized media and Democratic Party figures for not confronting Mamdani’s radical positions, per Trending Politics.
She warned that many New Yorkers, especially those who fled socialist or communist regimes, would reject Mamdani if they fully understood his policies.
Mamdani’s political record