Mamdani: “For too long in our city, freedom has belonged only to those who can afford to buy it.”

January 2, 2026
Jessica Corbett

“Demanding that the wealthy and large corporations start paying their fair share of taxes is not radical. It is exactly the right thing to do,” declared Sanders—who endorsed Mamdani even before his June primary victory over former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and “the billionaire-backed status quo.”