Zohran Mamdani shockingly tells NBC billionaires shouldn't exist
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani made an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press after winning the Democratic primary last week to become the New York City Mayoral candidate.
Mamdani was asked by NBC host Kristen Welker if "he believes billionaires have a right to exist," and responded with a laugh saying 'I don't think we should have billionaires.'
'I don't think we should have billionaires because it is so much money in a moment of such inequality,' he said.
'Ultimately what we need more of is equality across our city, state, and country.'
'And I look forward to working with everyone including billionaires to make a city that is fair for all of them.'
Mamdani's victory of the Democratic nomination sent shockwaves around New York City as he is a Democratic Socialist who campaigned on radical policies.
New York City has the most billionaires in the world with 123 amassing a net worth of $US759 billion living in the city according to the New York Post.
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