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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) announced Wednesday that former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan will serve as one of the co-leads for his transition team.<\/p>\n
Khan, who headed the FTC under President Biden, will join three longtime New York City Hall veterans in steering Mamdani\u2019s transition efforts, according to a statement released by the mayor-elect\u2019s office,\u00a0The Hill reported.<\/p>\n
\u201cNew Yorkers sent a clear message this week that it\u2019s time to build a city that working people can actually afford. I\u2019m excited to help Zohran build a team that will usher in a new era for New York City and set a new model for Democratic governance,\u201d Khan said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur transition leaders will help build a City Hall committed to excellence, integrity and a hunger to solve old problems with new solutions. Together, we will show the nation how government can deliver when we put the people, not billionaires, first,\u201d Mamdani added in a statement.<\/p>\n
Khan was a central \u2014 and highly controversial \u2014 figure in former Biden\u2019s antitrust and consumer protection agenda. As head of the FTC, she launched sweeping crackdowns on corporate mergers and led efforts to target what the administration labeled \u201cunfair business practices,\u201d including so-called junk fees and mandatory arbitration clauses.<\/p>\n
Progressives hailed her as a hero for taking on corporate America, but her heavy-handed tactics \u2014 particularly against Big Tech \u2014 backfired politically. Biden\u2019s war on Silicon Valley helped drive a wave of influential tech leaders toward the political right, many of whom now see President Donald Trump\u2019s pro-business agenda as the only real counterbalance to the left\u2019s regulatory crusade.<\/p>\n
Before joining the Biden administration, Khan taught at Columbia Law School in New York and served as a legal adviser to former FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra, sharpening the left-wing, anti-corporate philosophy that would later define her tenure at the agency.<\/p>\n
Regarding self-claimed socialist Mamdani\u2019s rise to lead the one American city that defined capitalism, Trump pointed to \u201cpollsters\u201d who say the government shutdown \u2014 combined with the fact that his name wasn\u2019t on Tuesday\u2019s ballot \u2014\u00a0were key reasonsbehind the Republican losses on Election Day.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2018TRUMP WASN\u2019T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT, according to Pollsters,\u201d Trump posted on Truth Social on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n
Republicans lost major races on Tuesday, though the vast majority of them were in deep blue states and districts.<\/p>\n
Mamdani defeated a rare bipartisan coalition that had rallied behind former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent, in the mayor\u2019s race.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was not expected to be a victory. I don\u2019t think it was good for Republicans. I\u2019m not sure it was good for anybody, but we had an interesting evening, and we learned a lot,\u201d Trump said at a Wednesday morning breakfast with GOP senators.<\/p>\n
In New Jersey, a race that many expected to be close turned into a decisive win for Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli by a double-digit margin \u2014 56.2% to 43.2% \u2014 with 95% of ballots counted as of Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n
In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger also scored a commanding victory, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears by more than 15 points, 57.5% to 42.3%, with 96% of votes tallied.<\/p>\n
For comparison, former President Donald Trump lost both states in the previous year\u2019s election \u2014 by 5.7 points in Virginia and 5.9 points in New Jersey, the Washington Times reported.<\/p>\n
House Republicans are exploring legal and constitutional strategies to block Mamdani from being sworn into office, citing the Constitution\u2019s post\u2013Civil War \u201cinsurrection clause.\u201d<\/p>\n
The effort, first reported by the New York Post, is being led in part by the New York Young Republican Club, which argues that Mamdani\u2019s past statements calling to \u201cresist ICE\u201d and his ties to left-wing organizations could qualify as \u201cgiving aid or comfort to the enemies\u201d of the United States \u2014 language drawn directly from Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.<\/p>\n
In a moment that will echo through the halls of Congress for years to come, Representative Byron Donalds of Florida delivered a fiery, meticulously documented takedown of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, leaving the veteran lawmaker speechless and her legacy in tatters. What began as a routine session quickly transformed into a historic reckoning, broadcast to millions, as Donalds laid bare decades of alleged corruption, hypocrisy, and abuse of power.<\/p>\n
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The House chamber was packed. Reporters jostled for position, cameras rolled, and the air crackled with anticipation. At 84, Nancy Pelosi still commanded the room with her trademark gavel\u2014a symbol of her authority and longevity. Yet on this day, her power would be tested as never before.<\/p>\n
Pelosi\u2019s voice, sharp and disdainful, recognized Byron Donalds, the freshman Congressman from Naples, Florida. Her words dripped with contempt, branding Donalds a \u201ctoken\u201d and an \u201cUncle Tom\u201d\u2014a black man who, in her view, had betrayed his race for political gain. The chamber gasped. Even her own party shifted uncomfortably as Pelosi\u2019s attack escalated, targeting not just Donalds, but his family and integrity.<\/p>\n
Donalds sat, surrounded by hundreds who doubted him, yet his demeanor was calm. Years of facing prejudice and adversity had prepared him for this moment. He recalled his mother\u2019s advice: \u201cAngry black men scare them. Smart black men terrify them. Be smart, baby.\u201d As the gallery erupted with \u201cshame\u201d chants and media screens replayed attacks on his character, Donalds drew strength from his family watching at home and the truth he had painstakingly gathered.<\/p>\n
Pelosi concluded her tirade with a warning: \u201cHistory will judge you harshly.\u201d But Donalds, unshaken, rose and asked simply, \u201cAre you finished?\u201d The question hung in the air. Pelosi, taken aback by his composure, gave him the floor. What followed was a masterclass in political accountability.<\/p>\n
Donalds opened a thick Manila folder. \u201cYou called me a sellout, attacked my wife and children, questioned my integrity. So let\u2019s discuss integrity\u2014let\u2019s discuss who really sold out.\u201d He revealed a series of financial documents and timelines that would change the narrative forever.<\/p>\n
On the display screens, Donalds showed Paul Pelosi\u2019s stock trades\u2014$54 million in returns in 2024 alone, a staggering 65% profit far exceeding the S&P 500 and outperforming Wall Street legends. How was this possible? Donalds pointed to the suspicious timing of trades, often coinciding perfectly with congressional votes and regulatory actions overseen by Pelosi herself.<\/p>\n
He detailed the Nvidia scandal: Paul Pelosi purchased millions in stock days before Congress passed a $52 billion chips act, which Nancy championed. The profits\u2014over a million dollars in just 73 days\u2014were impossible to ignore. When pressed, Pelosi insisted her husband was simply a savvy investor, but Donalds produced evidence showing similar patterns with Visa, Microsoft, Broadcom, Tesla, and more.<\/p>\n
Visa stock, for example, was sold months before the DOJ filed a surprise lawsuit, causing the stock to crash. Microsoft shares were bought before lucrative Army contracts. Apple and Amazon trades preceded major legislative votes. Each time, Paul Pelosi\u2019s trades anticipated market-moving events that only someone with insider knowledge could predict.<\/p>\n
The revelations sent shockwaves through the chamber. Even Democrats began to question the timing and ethics of the trades. Calls for transparency grew louder as Donalds presented more evidence, including SEC filings, campaign finance violations, and links to family businesses.<\/p>\n
Pelosi tried to shift the narrative, accusing Donalds of sexism and racism, claiming the attacks were coordinated assaults on a trailblazing woman. But Donalds wouldn\u2019t be distracted. He calmly pointed out the statistics from Pelosi\u2019s own district: black poverty up 33%, homelessness up 200%, while Pelosi\u2019s net worth soared to $240 million. \u201cWho sold out who?\u201d he asked, letting the silence answer.<\/p>\n
Donalds then turned to Pelosi\u2019s son, Paul Pelosi Jr., detailing his lucrative, often questionable business ventures. He highlighted the InfoUSA scandal, where Paul Jr. received a $180,000 salary with no relevant experience, working for a Clinton Foundation donor. He was simultaneously employed at Countrywide Financial during the subprime mortgage crisis, when Nancy received VIP loans while families lost their homes.<\/p>\n
Victims stood in the gallery, sharing stories of lost homes and ruined lives. Donalds let every voice be heard, driving home the human cost of political privilege.<\/p>\n
The Natural Blue Resources fraud was next\u2014Paul Jr. was president and COO of a company charged with securities fraud, secretly controlled by convicted criminals. Investors lost their life savings, trusting the Pelosi name. Then came the Ukraine connection: Paul Jr. traveled to Ukraine for business while Nancy shaped U.S. policy on the region, raising questions about conflicts of interest.<\/p>\n
Donalds didn\u2019t stop at financial scandals. He played previously unreleased footage from January 6th, showing Pelosi admitting responsibility for security failures, contradicting her later public statements blaming Donald Trump. He outlined how Pelosi denied National Guard requests, prioritizing optics over safety, then scapegoated the Capitol Police Chief.<\/p>\n
He exposed the COVID salon scandal, showing Pelosi breaking her own lockdown rules to get a haircut while small businesses were shuttered. The salon owner spoke, describing threats and financial ruin after Pelosi accused her of a setup.<\/p>\n
As the evidence mounted, senior Democrats called for investigations. Even progressive icons like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocated transparency. Pelosi\u2019s support evaporated\u2014colleagues left, staff packed up, and her name was removed from office doors.<\/p>\n
Donalds delivered the final blow: \u201cThis isn\u2019t public service. This is organized corruption\u2014a family empire built on exploiting office.\u201d He called for ethics, DOJ, and FBI investigations, and demanded Pelosi\u2019s immediate resignation.<\/p>\n
The chamber exploded. Republicans called for votes, Democrats scattered, and the media went into overdrive. Social media lit up\u2014#PelosiExposed, #ByronDonalds, trending worldwide. C-SPAN viewership hit record highs as the public watched history unfold.<\/p>\n
Pelosi, once the most powerful woman in Congress, was wheeled out of the chamber, her authority gone. Allies distanced themselves, family members separated finances, and her dynasty collapsed. Within weeks, Pelosi resigned. Investigations began, properties went up for sale, and her family scattered.<\/p>\n
Donalds, meanwhile, returned to his constituents, teaching youth entrepreneurship and ethics. His speech empowered a new wave of accountability, increasing black voter registration for Republicans by 15% and sparking national conversations about corruption.<\/p>\n
Eighteen months later, Pelosi\u2019s career was a cautionary tale\u2014her name synonymous with congressional corruption, her case studied in political science classes. Donalds spoke at the National Press Club, urging Americans to hold all politicians accountable, regardless of party.<\/p>\n
He reflected on the real victory\u2014not the destruction of a rival, but the empowerment of everyday Americans to demand truth and integrity from their leaders. \u201cUse power to serve others, not yourself,\u201d he said. \u201cThat\u2019s the choice we all have.\u201d<\/p>\n
Byron Donalds\u2019 expos\u00e9 was more than a political spectacle\u2014it was a seismic shift in American politics. It proved that one person armed with truth and courage could dismantle decades of institutional protection and corruption. As Donalds returned home to his family, the lesson was clear: In the end, truth is the most powerful weapon of all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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