NEW: Citadel fires back after Mamdani singles out CEO

Fox Business | April 25, 2026 at 04:17 AM UTC
Bearish 85% Confidence
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Key Points

  • New York City mayoral candidate Mamdani proposes a 'pied-à-terre' wealth tax on luxury properties, targeting individuals like Ken Griffin.
  • Citadel CEO Ken Griffin is considering scrapping a $6 billion NYC development project, which would jeopardize 6,000 construction jobs and 15,000 permanent jobs.
  • Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne advocates for businesses to move to Texas, highlighting its lack of state income tax, low regulation, and appreciation for job creators.
  • Citadel and its principals have contributed $2.3 billion in city and state taxes to NYC over the past five years.

AI Summary

The video discusses a proposed wealth tax in New York City by mayoral candidate Mamdani, which has led Citadel CEO Ken Griffin to threaten scrapping a $6 billion development project. Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne criticizes NYC's policies, actively inviting businesses to relocate to Texas due to its business-friendly environment and lower taxes.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bearish 85%
Consensus Bearish 85%