Socialist Comedian Looks Absolutely Mystified As Bill Maher Explains Why Mamdani’s A Commie
HBO host Bill Maher described Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a “communist” Monday, surprising his guest, left-wing comedian David Cross. Mamdani has called for massive tax increases on top income…
HBO host Bill Maher described Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a “communist” Monday, surprising his guest, left-wing comedian David Cross.
Mamdani has called for massive tax increases on top income earners, a rent freeze, free day care and city-run grocery stores as part of a far-left policy agenda during his successful mayoral campaign. Cross and Maher started to clash during Monday’s episode of Maher’s “Club Random” podcast when Cross described himself as a “Democrat Socialist.”
“You’re plainly to the left of me if you even say you’re a socialist,” Maher replied.
“Well, I said Democratic Socialist,” Cross, who is married to actress Amber Tamblyn, reiterated.
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“I know what ‘Democratic Socialist’ is, that’s Mamdani. Who’s a straight up communist,” Maher shot back.
“No, he’s not! No, he’s not! Bill!” Cross insisted while laughing.
The New York State Assembly in March released