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Behind the scenes, Mandani remains committed to socialist policies, despite his public stance of seeking cooperation. Sources close to his team suggest that his real motivation for engaging with the White House is strategic: securing federal funding. Mandani advocates for wealth redistribution and has called for higher taxes on businesses to bridge New York’s budget gaps. Notably, during interviews, he emphasized funding rather than the “how,” indicating a priority on raising money rather than fiscal responsibility.