John Catsimatidis, CEO of Gristedes grocery chain, criticized Zohran Mamdani's campaign after his Democratic primary victory. He likened Mamdani's promises to those of Fidel Castro, suggesting that the notion of getting "everything for nothing" is dangerous. Catsimatidis stated that both Cuba and Venezuela are suffering from leadership that used similar tactics. He expressed skepticism about Mamdani's likelihood of winning the New York City mayoral election, stating that he believes current polling does not represent true standings in the race.
"The same con game happened in Cuba with Fidel Castro. The same con game happened in Venezuela. You promise people everything. You're going to get everything for nothing."
"Well, the people in Venezuela are starving. The people in Cuba are starving. It's just one big con game. And I think the American people, especially New Yorkers, they’re smart, they’re going to realize this right away."
"I don't think the polls are really real right now. I think it’s just people talking or people trying to make their self-believe that something is happening that really isn’t."
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