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Curtis Sliwa: “I would everybody pays the fare. Working class people pay…”

Featuring: Curtis Sliwa, Conservative | Radio Talk Show Host, Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa shares campaign priorities & where he differs from Trump

Published September 22, 2025 | Video Starts at 12:49

I have to laugh after people don't pay the fare to begin with because there's no enforcement. Cuomo, when he was governor, didn't have any enforcement and Eric Adams hasn't imposed any enforcement. I would everybody pays the fare. Working class people pay the fare. Everybody pays the fare. Curtis Lewa, Candidate for Mayor we appreciate your coming on and discussing your campaign with us. Oh, anytime. I'm always here at the ready. A New York one. (12:49–12:53)

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Asserts that everyone should pay the fare for public transportation.

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