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The day after Mandani's victory, critics quickly pointed out what many see as a pattern of broken promises and political fraud. Mandani, often portrayed as a socialist or progressive, campaigned with promises of free stuff, increased public services, and an overhaul of the city's economic policies. However, within moments of his election, he was already asking for donations to aid his transition—a move that many condemn as hypocritical, considering he had previously pledged to fund his initiatives through taxing billionaires and wealthy elites.