Washington, D.C., June 27, 2025 — Nestpoint Managing Director John Thomas appeared on Newsmax2 to provide commentary on the escalating controversy surrounding New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. In a segment marked by strong ideological contrasts, Thomas offered a candid critique of Mamdani’s proposed tax policies and questioned the broader implications of his platform.

During the discussion, Thomas pushed back on accusations of racism leveled at critics of Mamdani, noting that concern over immigration violations and radical policies is not about race—but about legality and leadership. “If this mayoral candidate did violate immigration law, the Department of Justice should take action,” Thomas stated. “No one is above the law. But when it might neuter one of their favorite socialist candidates, suddenly Democrats change the rules.”

The conversation then turned to Mamdani’s controversial proposal to impose higher taxes on white-majority neighborhoods—an idea Thomas unequivocally rejected. “He is masquerading democratic socialism as racist policies to penalize one group by something they can’t control—the color of their skin,” he said. “This is totally outrageous. This is why so many New Yorkers are thinking about fleeing to states with basic common sense.”

Thomas went on to frame the broader dilemma faced by Democrats as one of political paralysis. “They don’t know what to do,” he said. “Do they call out what’s obvious to most Americans—that this candidate will cause the further decline of New York—or do they protect someone who may be their next presidential contender?”

Thomas' remarks reflect Nestpoint’s broader strategic focus on governance, regulatory clarity, and defending principles of fairness and economic common sense. His contributions underscore the firm’s ongoing engagement in national conversations that shape both public opinion and policy direction.

The full segment originally aired on Newsmax2 and can be viewed here.

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