In a bold legislative move, Republican Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia has put forth a bill aimed at halting federal funding to New York City, contingent upon Zohran Mamdani's tenure as mayor.
The proposal, known as the Moving American Money Distant from Anti-National Interests Act (MAMDANI Act), seeks to rescind any unobligated federal funds allocated to the city during Mamdani's administration. "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during any period in which Zohran Mamdani is mayor of New York, New York, any unobligated Federal funds available for the city are hereby rescinded," the bill states, as reported by Fox News.
Furthermore, it stipulates that "no federal funds may be obligated or expended for any purpose to New York."
According to Gateway Pundit, Congressman Carter, who is currently campaigning for a Senate seat in Georgia, has expressed his belief that federal funds sourced from his state should not be squandered on initiatives that could potentially undermine the financial stability of New York City, a global economic hub.
"If New Yorkers want communism, we should let them have their wish and not artificially prop them up with our successful capitalist system," Carter asserted. He extended an invitation to "any New Yorker with common sense" to relocate to Georgia, which he described as a "great, FREE state."
The introduction of this legislation coincides with mounting apprehension among New York City residents and stakeholders regarding the city's future as a leading financial center. Zohran Mamdani, who recently secured the mayoral position with a decisive victory, campaigned on a distinctly socialist platform, garnering just over 50 percent of the vote. In the wake of his electoral success,
Mamdani has already begun soliciting public donations to support his administration and advance his vision for a socialist New York City. "Remember how I told you a few months ago to stop sending us money?" Mamdani remarked in a video message to his supporters.
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As the debate over federal funding and the ideological direction of New York City unfolds, Carter's proposal underscores the broader national conversation about the role of government and the principles that should guide economic policy. The outcome of this legislative effort may have significant implications for the relationship between federal and local governance, particularly in cities pursuing progressive agendas.
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