Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at New York City’s political leadership this week, using a mix of criticism and sarcasm to argue that policies in major Democratic-led cities are pushing residents to relocate—often to Florida.
Speaking during a fireside chat at the Milken Institute Global Conference, DeSantis singled out New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, jokingly calling him one of Florida’s “realtors of the year.” The remark was meant to underscore his broader point: that high taxes, increased spending, and progressive policies in cities like New York and Chicago are driving people and businesses elsewhere.
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