Kevin O'Leary Dishes on Meeting Mamdani at 'Marty Supreme' Premiere
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Key Points:
- Kevin O'Leary, Canadian businessman and "Shark Tank" star, recently met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and expressed admiration for his election victory and charisma despite policy disagreements.
- O'Leary praised Mamdani's effective use of social media in his campaign, calling it unprecedented in its impact.
- The two plan to meet soon to discuss housing policy, an area where O'Leary has been critical of Mamdani's proposals, particularly the rent freeze on stabilized units.
- Mamdani has pledged to freeze rents and build more affordable housing, while O'Leary argues such policies could hinder investment in new developments.
- Neither Mamdani's nor O'Leary's
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