New Yorkers knew what they were getting when they elected socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Nevertheless, some seemed surprised when his response to the ongoing heat wave was to tell citizens to “suck it up and sweat.”
Several prominent Republicans ridiculed the mayor’s call for New Yorkers to set their thermostats at 78 degrees.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) called the post “an act of war against women in menopause,” before adding, “socialism has entered the chat.”
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley said, “Welcome to socialism,” while Vivek Ramaswamy stated, “This is what socialism looks like, folks. The right answer isn’t restrictions or mandates. It’s drilling, fracking, coal, & nuclear. That’s how we’ll roll in Ohio.”
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) suggested the post reflects “the reality of big government socialism’s inability to solve problems.” He added, “Telling New Yorkers to set their air conditioning at 78 degrees is an open admission of the failure of the left to provide enough inexpensive electricity that people can be comfortable even in hot weather.”
Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt (R) said, “Show us your thermostat, commie.”
Mayor Mamdani doubled down, insisting he was delighted to live life in the hot lane. He set the thermostat at Gracie Mansion to 78 degrees and asked New Yorkers to do the same.
The mayor remained unfazed by the massive social media backlash, including comments from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy who wrote: “78 degrees??? Welcome to communism people! Hope you enjoy.”
