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Furthermore, Mandani’s decision to form an all-female transition team garnered media praise but also scrutiny. The selection of Lena Khan as co-chair—who has close ties to George Soros and represents the pro-establishment Democrat wing—appears to clash with Mandani’s initial campaign narrative of breaking the political mold. This apparent pivot towards traditional Democratic insiders suggests that Mandani may be more aligned with the existing political establishment than many anticipated.