Zohran Mamdani Avoids Question on Ken Griffin After Walking Back Attacks Against Billionaire

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday said he has yet to hear back from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin after the socialist-leaning Democrat tried to walk back his attacks against the billionaire.

Mamdani enflamed controversy in April when he posted a video outside Griffin’s Manhattan penthouse to tout a so-called “pied-à-terre tax” on wealthy property owners who do not spend most of their time living in New York. The hedge fund magnate responded to the video, calling it “creepy and weird” as others attacked the video as a political stunt. Mamdani’s office has since tried to mend fences.

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked Mamdani if he had heard back from Griffin, and he responded by trying to avoid directly answering the question.

“We’ve reached out to make it clear that I’m willing to meet with any and all business leaders across the city,” Mamdani responded.

“I think that’s important because,