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Mandani’s actions following his win have raised eyebrows amid accusations of hypocrisy. The new mayor traveled straight from the election to Puerto Rico for a conference with Democratic donors and insiders, a move condemned sharply by Republican Congressman Mike Lawler. Critics argue that while Mandani campaigned on anti-elitism and promises to disrupt the establishment, he is now associating with the very insiders and wealthy he purported to oppose. Such perceived contradictions are fueling existing skepticism among voters and political opponents alike.