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Billionaire Ackman Donates $1M Against Progressive Candidate Mamdani

10/16/2025

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Bill Ackman, the billionaire investor, donated $1 million to Defend NYC to oppose Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral candidate.
This contribution is the largest to date and highlights the growing battle between Wall Street elites and progressive candidates.
Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral candidate, leads in polls, advocates higher taxes on the wealthy, and has criticized U.S. support for Israel amid Gaza conflict.

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Bill Ackman, the billionaire investor, donated $1 million to Defend NYC to oppose Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral candidate.
This contribution is the largest to date and highlights the growing battle between Wall Street elites and progressive candidates.
Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral candidate, leads in polls, advocates higher taxes on the wealthy, and has criticized U.S. support for Israel amid Gaza conflict.