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Mdani’s attempts to portray himself as a humble, working-class candidate are undercut by revelations of a privileged background. He has claimed to live in a rent-stabilized apartment, but reports suggest he is a trust fund beneficiary whose family business dealings in Africa may have contributed to his wealth and social standing. He also falsely claimed to have recently taken a break from work, suggesting hardship that doesn’t match documented evidence of financial privilege.