Fact Check – Did NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announce a Bitcoin tax for all New Yorkers?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced a Bitcoin tax on all New Yorkers.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The claim is fabricated. No such announcement or proposal exists. Lead Stories confirmed the post originated from AI-generated content falsely attributing quotes to Mamdani during the post-election period.

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Date: 11/08/2025

 

Last Updated on November 10, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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