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Charles Kushner leaves New York over what he calls Mamdani's 'antisemitism'

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  • US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner is relocating to Florida, citing "antisemitism" by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
  • Kushner cited Mamdani's refusal to participate in the Israel Day Parade and support for Columbia University protesters as examples of hostility toward Jews and Israel.
  • Kushner also criticized Mamdani's economic policies, particularly a proposed tax on luxury property owners who are not permanent city residents.

Charles Kushner, the U.S. Ambassador to France and father of Jared Kushner, announced his decision to leave New York and move to Florida, attributing his departure to what he characterized as "antisemitism" from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji.

In an interview with the New York Post, Kushner stated, "I don't want to pay taxes and live in a city with a blatantly antisemitic mayor and his antisemitic wife. I also don't want to live in a city with the people who voted for him." He clarified that his decision stems less from Mamdani's socialist policies and more from perceived hostility toward Jews and Israel.

Kushner pointed to several examples to support his claim, including Mayor Mamdani's refusal to participate in the Israel Day Parade, his call to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on war crimes charges, and his alleged support for Columbia University protesters who Kushner believes celebrated the Hamas attack. He also cited statements by Mamdani's wife that he claimed praised the events of October 7.

I don't want to pay taxes and live in a city with a blatantly antisemitic mayor and his antisemitic wife. I also don't want to live in a city with the people who voted for him.

— Charles KushnerCharles Kushner explained his decision to leave New York and relocate to Florida during an interview with the New York Post.

Beyond the accusations of antisemitism, Kushner also voiced criticism of Mamdani's economic message. He referenced a video where Mamdani criticized billionaire Ken Griffin and promoted a tax on non-resident luxury property owners. Kushner defended Griffin's success, stating, "Ken Griffin worked hard to earn all that money. He took a lot of risks to earn it. That's what America stands for."

Despite his planned move, Kushner indicated he would maintain some ties to New York, keeping his apartment and continuing to pay city taxes. However, he expressed concern that Mamdani's leadership could negatively impact the city, stating, "If there's one person who can destroy New York or bring it down, it's this mayor."

Ken Griffin worked hard to earn all that money. He took a lot of risks to earn it. That's what America stands for.

— Charles KushnerKushner commented on Mayor Mamdani's criticism of billionaire Ken Griffin and his proposed tax policies.
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