NEW YORK CITY — In a stunning reversal that has left his supporters reeling and his critics vindicated, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially approved a subway fare hike to
$3.00, effectively killing the “Free MTA” movement that swept him into office.
Just months ago, Mamdani was rallying crowds with promises of “fast and free” buses and trains, arguing that public transit should be a universal right paid for by taxing the wealthy. Today, faced with a massive budget deficit and the cold hard math of municipal governance, the socialist mayor has adopted a policy that looks indistinguishable from his predecessors.
The “Bait and Switch”
Commuters were blindsided by the announcement. “I voted for him because I struggle to afford the commute,” said one Bronx resident. “He told us it would be free. Now it’s more expensive than before. It feels like a scam.”
The hike to $3.00 (up from the previous $2.90) may seem incremental, but symbolically, it is a catastrophic failure for a politician who branded himself as the anti-establishment candidate. By raising costs on the working class—the very demographic he swore to protect—Mamdani has committed a cardinal political sin: Betrayal.
“Fiscal Reality” Hits Home
In a tense press briefing, Mamdani attempted to justify the move, citing “unprecedented fiscal challenges” and a lack of support from state funding. “We cannot print money,”
Mamdani admitted, a stark departure from his campaign rhetoric. “To keep the trains running, we must all contribute a fair share.”
Critics were quick to pounce. “He realized that socialism works great until you run out of other people’s money,”
posted a prominent conservative commentator. “He promised a free ride, but took you for a ride instead.”
As the new $3 fare takes effect, the “honeymoon period” for Mayor Mamdani isn’t just over; it has been replaced by a turnstile jumper crackdown and a wave of voter remorse.
JD VANCE HOME VANDAL IDENTIFIED AS TRANSGENDER SON OF WEALTHY DEMOCRAT DONOR
CINCINNATI, OH — The suspect arrested for a hammer attack on Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home has been identified as
William DeFoor, the 26-year-old son of a prominent wealthy doctor and Democratic donor. In a bizarre twist, reports indicate that DeFoor has recently been using the name “Julia” and may identify as transgender.
The Attack Early Monday morning, Secret Service agents apprehended DeFoor after he allegedly shattered four windows at the Vice President’s residence and damaged a federal vehicle with a hammer. While the Vance family was not home, the brazen nature of the midnight assault has raised alarms about the safety of public officials.
“Julia” DeFoor While police records list the suspect as William (male), social media sleuths and news outlets like the New York Post have uncovered that DeFoor has been going by “Julia” in recent weeks. This detail has added a layer of political complexity to the case, as critics question whether the attack was motivated by ideological differences with Vance, a staunch conservative.
The Privileged Background DeFoor is not a typical vandal. He is the son of Dr. William DeFoor Jr., a successful pediatric urologist and professor at the University of Cincinnati. Federal records show that the elder DeFoor is a long-time Democratic donor who contributed thousands of dollars to
Kamala Harris’s failed 2024 presidential campaign and Joe Biden’s 2020 run. The family resides in a $1.3 million home in the affluent Hyde Park neighborhood.
“A Crazy Person” Vice President Vance addressed the incident on X (formerly Twitter), calling the attacker a “crazy person” and thanking law enforcement.
“As far as I can tell, a crazy person tried to break in by hammering the windows,” Vance wrote. “I’m grateful to the Secret Service and the Cincinnati police for responding quickly.”
DeFoor, who has a history of mental health issues and prior vandalism charges, now faces multiple felony counts. The revelation of his background—wealthy, politically connected, and potentially transgender—has turned a local crime story into a national firestorm.
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