Zohran Mamdani — not yet sworn in — has quietly begun conversations with major Wall Street firms about his sweeping socialist agenda.
In recent meetings in Manhattan, executives and financial-industry insiders met with Mamdani and his team to understand what his plans might mean for business.
Although his platform calls for policies like rent freezes, higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations, and expansion of public services, Wall Street leaders say they want clarity.
The broader business community seems to be holding its breath, watching who Mamdani appoints to his administration — and what early actions he takes.
For now, the tone is cautious cooperation, rather than confrontation — a fragile start to what could be a tense relationship.
