Mamdani skips out on 2026 Met Gala
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife will not attend the 2026 Met Gala, breaking with a tradition followed by previous mayors. Mamdani cited his focus on making New York City more affordable as a reason for skipping the high-profile event. While past politicians have used the gala to promote policy messages, Mamdani chose not to participate despite his advocacy for taxing the wealthy.
- ▪Zohran Mamdani confirmed he and his wife will not attend the 2026 Met Gala.
- ▪Mamdani emphasized his commitment to addressing affordability in New York City as a reason for not attending.
- ▪Previous mayors including Eric Adams, Bill de Blasio, and Michael Bloomberg attended the Met Gala during their terms.
- ▪Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attended the 2021 Met Gala wearing a 'TAX THE RICH' dress to promote her policy message.
- ▪The 2026 Met Gala's theme is 'Costume Art,' with Beyoncé, Venus Williams, and Nicole Kidman as co-chairs.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will skip this year’s Met Gala, breaking tradition with predecessors who accepted invitations to fashion’s biggest night. In an interview with Hell Gate newsletter in April, Mamdani confirmed reports that he would not attend the event, saying, “That’s true” about the couple’s impending absence. Recommended Stories Salena Zito points to perimeter security concerns after incident: ‘That’s where the scrutiny should start’ Bill Maher compares Gavin Newsom to Trump: ‘You are imitating him’ Democrats support Graham Platner because there’s a ‘D’ next to his name: Joe Concha Mamdani framed his absence from the event as a way to reiterate his focus on affordability.
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