The Rubin Report Liberals Outraged as Zohran Mamdani Reveals Massive Tax Increase
Feb 20, 2026
A fiery take on a proposed 9.5% property tax hike and the clash between big government promises and taxpayer realities. Discussion of people relocating from high-tax states to Florida and what that means for political divides. A look back at the Founding Fathers and federalism to frame today's shifting landscape.
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Tax Hike Reflects Broader Policy Strain
- Dave Rubin connects NYC's proposed 9.5% property tax hike to broader socialist policies causing fiscal strain.
- He frames tax increases as a driver of migration from high-tax blue states to lower-tax red states like Florida.
Snowbirds Describe Leaving High-Tax States
- Dave Rubin recounts meeting snowbirds in Florida who criticize New York and Illinois governance.
- He says many people he met fled high taxes and violence in places like Chicago and New York for Florida.
Revisit The Federalist Papers
- Read the Federalist Papers to understand the Founding Fathers' warnings about concentrated power.
- Rubin recommends revisiting history to grasp today's federalism debates and state-level policy consequences.