Mamdani slams Iran war, echoes Tupac: ‘We always have money for war and not to feed the poor’
NBC News·2026-04-16 20:00
You and President Trump arguably both won on similar messages of affordability. New York City already had one of the highest energy rates in the country. Now, the war with Iran has triggered the worst oil disruption in US history.Is there anything that you can or will do as mayor to help alleviate some of the high costs that New Yorkers are bearing right now due to the war in Iran. >> We are looking to deliver relief to New Yorkers. Frankly, even from before this war, because while this war has exacerbated ...