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Zohran Mamdani: “That pied a terre tax, that is an agreement that we have to…”

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Zohran Mamdani: 'I believe in' democratic socialism 'even more than I did' before election

Published April 19, 2026 | Video Starts at 04:12

Will you be able to deliver on your promise of taxing the wealthy to help pay for your programs? Absolutely. And I'm actually happy to tell you that That pied a terre tax, that is an agreement that we have to tax the wealthy. because again, when we're talking about a Pied a terre. This is a home that is owned here in New York City by someone who doesn't live in New York City. (04:12–04:18)

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Asserts an agreement on a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy property owners.

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