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Ken Griffin Criticizes NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Wealth Tax Video

May 6, 2026

Summary

Billionaire Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel, criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's push for a wealth tax, including a video filmed outside Griffin's Manhattan apartment. Griffin suggested his firm's expansion would focus on Miami, stating New York "doesn't welcome success."

How coverage differs

  • Center: Griffin warns NYC policies drive success, jobs elsewhere Center outlets report on billionaire Ken Griffin's criticism of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wealth tax video, detailing Griffin's assertion that New York 'doesn't welcome success.' They highlight his announcement that Citadel's job creation and expansion efforts will now focus on Miami as a direct consequence of the city's political climate.
  • Right: Progressive tax policies deemed 'ugly,' driving success from New York Right-leaning outlets criticize New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's 'Tax the Rich' video filmed outside Ken Griffin's home, portraying it as an aggressive and unwelcoming gesture towards successful business leaders. They highlight Griffin's statement that New York 'doesn't welcome success' and his intention to create jobs in Miami as a direct consequence of such policies.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • Ken Griffin: We will create jobs in Miami as a consequence of NYC Mayor Mamdani's wealth tax video
  • Ken Griffin Says New York ‘Doesn’t Welcome Success’ Under Mamdani

Right

  • NYC business bigwig slams Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Tax the Rich’ video outside Ken Griffin’s home as ‘ugly’

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