Mamdani Turns Famous Ronald Reagan Quote On Its Head To Push City-Run Grocery Stores
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reinterpreted a famous quote from Ronald Reagan to advocate for government-run grocery stores. In a recent speech, he emphasized the need for government intervention to help residents struggling with economic challenges. Mamdani plans to invest $70 million to establish five city-run grocery stores, starting in East Harlem, to combat the city's affordability crisis.
- ▪Mamdani criticized Reagan's quote about government help, stating that the real fear is not being able to feed one's family.
- ▪He announced plans for five city-run grocery stores to alleviate economic struggles in New York City.
- ▪The initiative is part of a broader effort to address the worsening affordability crisis affecting many residents.
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Politics Mamdani Turns Famous Ronald Reagan Quote On Its Head To Push City-Run Grocery Stores Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images Hudson Crozier DCNF Crime and Extremism Reporter May 18, 2026 4:36 PM ET May 18, 2026 4:36 PM ET Hudson Crozier DCNF Crime and Extremism Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani flipped a famous Ronald Reagan quote on its head to justify government-controlled grocery stores…
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