Exclusive | ‘Y’all Street’ mayor rips Mamdani over his Wall Street-bashing rhetoric: ‘best thing ever to happen to Dallas’

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson mocked Zohran Mamdani for his anti-Wall Street stance, claiming that it is driving businesses to Dallas. In an interview with The Post, Mayor Johnson stated that the exodus of corporate giants from New York to Dallas has been increasing under Mayor Mamdani’s administration.

Mayor Johnson humorously remarked, “My message to Mayor Mamdani is, you’re wrong, but keep it coming.” He also criticized Mamdani for his proposed wealth tax on second homes owned by individuals like Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel.

Johnson condemned Mamdani’s approach towards business leaders, stating that businesses are not viewed as enemies in Dallas. He highlighted the differences in ideologies between himself and Mayor Mamdani, describing Mamdani as a socialist and himself as a capitalist.

Johnson mentioned a recent visit to Manhattan where he and Dallas business leaders met with Wall Street executives to discuss potential relocations to Dallas due to tax burdens and hostility in New York.

Johnson criticized the anti-business rhetoric in New York and predicted more companies moving to Texas. He hinted at upcoming announcements of significant relocations from New York to Dallas.

The article also mentioned reactions from JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs regarding potential relocations and expansions in Texas.

The ongoing debate between Mamdani and Johnson reflects the changing dynamics in business environments between New York and Dallas.