Mamdani Attacks ‘The Powerful’ in Independence Day Speech From Behind George Washington’s Desk: ‘How Small…How Weak’

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani slammed "the powerful" in an Independence Day speech, dismissing those of "influence and wealth" as ...
The Independent

Trump makes strange claim that ‘George Washington had two desks’ to justify getting rich off his presidency

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Mamdani delivers July 4 remarks from behind George Washington's desk

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his July 4 address from behind George Washington's desk at City Hall. The mayor was ...
Opinion

READ IN FULL: Zohran Mamdani’s America 250 address from George Washington’s desk at New York City Hall

Good morning, my fellow Americans. Season after season, year after year, the tides have come in and out of New York Harbor long before the name New York had ever been spoken; Lenape dugouts crossed ...
Opinion

Mayor Mamdani gives America 250 address from George Washington's presidential desk

Hours before the president is scheduled to address the country in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to speak to Americans from the desk of a commander in ...