House Democrat: Mamdani’s proposed wealth taxes ‘not going to work’

The Hill
by Sophie Brams
February 18, 2026
House Democrat: Mamdani’s proposed wealth taxes ‘not going to work’
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) seemed skeptical Wednesday about the potential effectiveness of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) proposed wealth tax, suggesting it may drive more people to flee south rather than pay. “I think that if Mamdani’s law were to go forward and he would increase taxes … you’ll see more people move…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/18/2026