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Democratic socialists Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani are joining forces on Saturday to fight oligarchy in the nation’s financial capital.
“It is an honor to welcome Senator Sanders to New York City as we fight against the corporate greed, billionaires, and corrupt politicians responsible for the affordability crisis,” Mamdani said in a statement ahead of the “Fighting Oligarchy” event in Brooklyn.
Mamdani’s June primary win shocked not only the political establishment, but the real estate and business leaders who drive New York City’s economy. With affordability central to Sanders’ and Mamdani’s platforms, both have railed against America’s wealth inequality.
“While oligarchs and Donald