GoKawiilBill Ackman reaffirms support for Trump's Iran strikes, slams Mamdani at Fast Company event
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman used a live appearance at the Fast Company Innovation Festival to reiterate views he previously expressed on social media, backing President Trump's military action against Iran and criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Ackman argued that Mamdani's policies have driven away the city's most economically productive residents.
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Ackman's comments extend a pattern of prominent business figures weighing in publicly on divisive foreign policy and local political issues, blending personal wealth and influence with partisan commentary. His remarks on Mamdani reflect broader tension between segments of the finance industry and progressive city leadership over economic policy and taxation.
- Ackman publicly reaffirmed support for Trump's Iran military strikes at a major tech industry conference.
- He blamed NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for driving away productive workers from the city.
- The comments extend controversial political statements Ackman previously made online into a public forum.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-16
Published there as: “Bill Ackman doubles down on Trump Iran war praise and Mamdani criticism: NYC mayor ‘scared away productive New Yorkers’”
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