transition team
Lina Khan: From FTC Chair to Key Advisor in Mamdani's NYC Transition Team
Nov 15, 2025 05:44 pm CST
Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan joins NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team as co-chair, bringing her expertise in antitrust enforcement and economic policy. Known for challenging Big Tech during her historic tenure as the youngest FTC Chair, Khan will now help shape New York City's affordability initiatives and economic direction as Mamdani prepares to take office in January 2026.
Mamdani Signals Willingness to Work with Trump Administration on Cost of Living Issues Facing New Yorkers
Nov 06, 2025 05:02 pm CST
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has expressed openness to collaborating with President Donald Trump on addressing inflation and cost of living challenges, despite their political differences. The Democratic socialist, who defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo, emphasized that merely identifying economic crises isn't enough—leaders must deliver solutions. Mamdani's transition team includes former Biden administration official Lina Khan and Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned from the Adams administration.