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Mayor Mamdani's Anti-Capitalist Washington Speech Sparks GOP Outcry

7/5/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a 15-minute anniversary address from George Washington’s desk, denouncing capitalism, corporate power, and U.S. overseas conflicts.
He condemned the health-insurance industry, corporate landlords, and federal spending on bombs and bailouts as betrayals of founding ideals.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called the speech a dark and vindictive appraisal of America’s past, present and future.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a 15-minute anniversary address from George Washington’s desk, denouncing capitalism, corporate power, and U.S. overseas conflicts.
He condemned the health-insurance industry, corporate landlords, and federal spending on bombs and bailouts as betrayals of founding ideals.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called the speech a dark and vindictive appraisal of America’s past, present and future.