Zohran Mamdani just handed New York City over to a squad of hard-left ideologues. His transition team reads like a who’s who of radical Democrats—women and minorities who put identity politics above real results. This is not governance; it’s an activist takeover.
Elana Leopold epitomizes the de Blasio playbook. She cut her teeth running “Broad Room,” a training camp that churns out young left-wing operatives. Under de Blasio she wielded unchecked power over housing and economic policy, always favoring political loyalists over hardworking taxpayers.
Lina Khan is the poster child for Big Government intervention. As FTC Chair she weaponized antitrust laws to punish American businesses. She openly sneers at market principles, demanding a “reformed approach” that smothers growth under layers of regulation.
Maria Torres-Springer thrives on divisive identity grants. In Eric Adams’s administration she funneled taxpayer dollars exclusively to minority-and-women-owned businesses—turning government into a playground for political patronage rather than an engine of opportunity.
Melanie Hartzog is the architect of coercive mandates. As Deputy Mayor she forced city employees into COVID shots, trampling personal freedom in the name of public health. She also champions lowering the age of criminal responsibility to shield juvenile offenders instead of protecting law-abiding citizens.
This quartet is united by one goal: expand government’s reach into every corner of life. They will raise taxes, inflate budgets, and prioritize ideology over safety. Small businesses, families, and everyday New Yorkers will be collateral damage.
Mamdani’s picks send a clear message: fiscal discipline and common-sense policies are out; social-engineering experiments are in. The next administration promises more mandates, more spending, and more division.
New York needs real leadership—pragmatic solutions that restore order and opportunity. Instead, Mamdani delivers left-wing zealots hell-bent on reshaping the city to fit their agenda. Brace for impact.
