"Lina Khan Tapped to Lead NYC Transition Team Amid Tech Reform Push"

Lina Khan Joins Zohran Mamdani's Transition Team as Co-Chair, Signaling Shift in NYC Politics Former FTC Chair Lina Khan has been appointed as one of the four co-chairs of New York City mayoral-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team, according to a statement from Mamdani's campaign. Khan's appointment, announced on Tuesday night, marks a significant shift in the city's politics, signaling a rejection of politics dominated by corporate interests. Mamdani's victory, which saw him clinch the mayoral race on Tuesday night, has been met with criticism from the tech industry and Wall Street, who had heavily opposed his campaign and its proposals for increased regulation and taxation. Mamdani's campaign had pledged to prioritize workers and small businesses, and his appointment of Khan as co-chair sends a strong message to corporate power and the tech industry. According to TechCrunch, Khan has been an ally of Mamdani's, praising him in a New York Times op-ed about his outreach to small business owners. Her appointment to a formal role on his transition team is seen as a challenge to the tech industry and Wall Street, which had heavily opposed Mamdani's campaign. Mamdani's proposals for increased regulation and taxation, including a 2% tax on incomes over $1 million, had been met with criticism from the tech industry and Wall Street. However, his campaign's focus on prioritizing workers and small businesses resonated with many New Yorkers, who saw his victory as a rejection of politics dominated by corporate interests. According to a statement from Mamdani's campaign, Khan's appointment is a key part of his transition team's efforts to prioritize workers and small businesses. "We are thrilled to have Lina Khan join our transition team as co-chair," said Mamdani in a statement. "Her expertise and experience will be invaluable as we work to build a more equitable and just city for all New Yorkers." Khan's appointment is also seen as a nod to her own efforts to regulate corporate power and tech industry influence. As FTC Chair, Khan had been a vocal critic of big tech companies and their impact on the economy. Her appointment to Mamdani's transition team is seen as a continuation of her efforts to hold corporate power accountable. According to experts, Khan's appointment is a significant development in the city's politics. "Lina Khan's appointment is a clear signal that Mamdani's administration will prioritize workers and small businesses over corporate interests," said one expert, who wished to remain anonymous. "This is a major shift in the city's politics, and it will have significant implications for the tech industry and Wall Street." As the city looks to the future, many are watching to see how Mamdani's administration will implement its policies and priorities. According to a statement from Mamdani's campaign, the transition team will be working closely with the mayor-elect and his team to develop a comprehensive plan for the city's future. In the meantime, Khan's appointment is seen as a key part of Mamdani's efforts to build a more equitable and just city for all New Yorkers. As one expert noted, "Lina Khan's appointment is a strong signal that Mamdani's administration is committed to prioritizing workers and small businesses over corporate interests. This is a major development in the city's politics, and it will have significant implications for the tech industry and Wall Street."