Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife, Rama Duwaji, faced online criticism for wearing $630 boots from the brand Miista during an event. Critics questioned the cost of her boots given Mamdani's Democratic Socialist policies, which focus on affordability for New Yorkers. The discussion highlighted disparities between political statements and personal lifestyle choices.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City and part of the Democratic Socialist movement.
- His wife, Rama Duwaji, wore boots costing $630 from the brand Miista during an event.
- Critics on social media questioned the cost of the boots, given Mamdani's policies on economic equality and affordability.
- The boots were photographed at the midnight swearing-in ceremony held in an abandoned City Hall Subway station.
- Some social media users suggested alternative ways the boots could have been acquired, like through thrift stores or as gifts.
- Rama Duwaji is a Syrian-American artist based in Brooklyn, known for her politically themed artwork.
- The couple previously lived in a rent-stabilized apartment in Astoria, Queens.
