On the recordJuly 6, 2025
But you have to recognize that he tapped into something. He tapped into the same thing that Donald Trump tapped into, which is that people are concerned that the economy is not working for them.
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Tom Suozzi
Tom Suozzi: “But you have to recognize that he tapped into something. He tapped into the same thing that Donald Trump tapped into…”
Editor's note · Context
Suozzi acknowledges the concerns that led to Mamdani's success, linking it to broader economic issues.
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