Is A Second Home Tax Constitutional?

National Taxpayers Union's Andrew Wilford discusses ongoing legal challenges to New York City's and Rhode Island's second home taxes, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses Democratic Socialists of America backlash over his endorsement of Brad Lander for Congress. Wilford explains that both New York City's and Rhode Island's second home taxes, which took effect July 1, primarily target non-residents, raising constitutional questions about taxation without representation. New York City initially published a list of roughly 900,000 homes potentially subject to the tax before narrowing it to about 11,200, a rollout Wilford says exposed property owners to privacy risks and scam attempts; the tax remains tied up in litigation, while a group of 40 Rhode Island homeowners has separately sued over that state's version. Wilford notes New York City originally projected up to $500 million in revenue but says the realistic figure is likely far lower, and warns similar taxes could spread to other states, including California and Illinois, without court intervention. Separately, Mamdani defended his endorsement of Brad Lander for Congress after Lander faced protests over the weekend, a rift that reflects broader tension within the Democratic Party and the DSA over Lander's support for Israel's existence as a Jewish state. Recent Voters Voice poll data cited in the segment shows a majority of voters are concerned about the rise of socialism and believe antisemitism is increasing.