Summary
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joked about imposing a "100% tariff" on New Yorkers moving to Texas. His comment came before New York City's mayoral election, where candidate Zohran Mamdani has proposed raising taxes on wealthy residents and providing free services. The comment seems to reflect concerns that New Yorkers might move to Texas if Mamdani wins.
Key Facts
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott mentioned a "100% tariff" on New Yorkers moving to Texas in a post online.
- Abbott made the comment right before New York City's mayoral election.
- Zohran Mamdani is the leading candidate in the election and has plans to increase taxes on the wealthy.
- Mamdani wants to use the extra tax money to provide free city bus rides and universal childcare.
- Mamdani would be NYC's first Muslim and Indian American mayor if elected.
- Abbott's comment may reflect worries that New Yorkers could move to Texas if Mamdani wins.
- Tariffs are usually taxes on goods, not people, and governors cannot impose such taxes on people.
