Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) defended self-described Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani during a CNBC appearance on Monday, claiming that raising taxes on the rich was the best way to make New York City “vibrant” and “workable” again.

Warren got into a heated exchange with “Squawk on the Street” host David Faber over Mamdani, New York City’s Democratic mayoral nominee, and his plan to make things in the city more “affordable” for the working class by heaping additional taxes on the wealthy and businesses.

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ELIZABETH WARREN: What Zohran is saying is ‘I want people to be able to afford to live in NYC’

FABER: But raising taxes in order to do it?

WARREN: Oh my goodness! Oh dear! Are you worried that billionaires are going to go hungry? pic.twitter.com/9FHkAKSv4X

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 4, 2025

“What Zohran is saying is, ‘I want people to be able to afford to live in New York City.’ That’s what keeps it a vibrant city,” Warren insisted.

“Nobody disagrees with that, Senator. But raising taxes in order to do it? Why is that the answer?” Faber wanted to know.

Warren did not defend the plan to raise taxes, but instead asked, “Oh dear, are you worried that billionaires are going to go hungry?”

“No, I’m worried that they’re going to leave and spend their money elsewhere,” Faber pointed out.

Warren protested, claiming that people had threatened to leave over higher taxes, but made it clear that she didn’t believe they were likely to follow through on those threats.

“They’ve threatened to do that over and over—” she said

“And they have! And Goldman Sachs, when they create new jobs, they do it in Dallas. And Blackstone won’t build a new headquarters [in New York City]. I could go on and on,” Faber replied.

One day later — after Warren campaigned alongside Mamdani in New York and claimed he was exactly what the Democratic Party should look like — The New York Post responded with a brutal, front-page skewering of the pair.

“Today’s cover: Far left Sen. Warren gushes over NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani — as other high-profile Dems stay silent,” the outlet’s post on X read. The headline, along with a front-page blurb, alluded to dishonest claims made in the past by both politicians.

Today’s cover: Far left Sen. Warren gushes over NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani — as other high-profile Dems stay silent https://t.co/yT79CjKaE7 pic.twitter.com/dlMUGwF2xN

— New York Post (@nypost) August 5, 2025

“AFRICAN AMERICAN MEETS NATIVE AMERICAN,” the headline blared in all capital letters, followed by, “Mamdani and Warren in liars’ summit.”

Another blurb on the front page added insult to injury: “Most national Democrats have refused to endorse socialist Zohran Mamdani, but he does have one ally — Elizabeth Warren, who appeared by his side yesterday. The two share the belief that bigger government is the answer to everything — and that lying about your ethnicity on your college application is perfectly fine.”

The Trump administration announced that it will be partnering with the state of Indiana to create a new ICE detention facility modeled after Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz,” with the new location dubbed the “Speedway Slammer.”

The new ICE detention facility, which will be established in coordination with the Indiana state government, will be located at the Miami Correctional Facility, located roughly 60 miles north of Indianapolis.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the new facility, explaining that it will allow the federal law enforcement agency to hold another 1,000 illegal aliens at a time.

“COMING SOON to Indiana: The Speedway Slammer. Today, we’re announcing a new partnership with the state of Indiana to expand detention bed space by 1,000 beds. Thanks to Governor Braun for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country,” Noem said in a statement to Fox News announcing the new ICE detention facility.

“If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in Indiana’s Speedway Slammer. Avoid arrest and self deport now using the CBP Home App,” she added, referencing the app that the Trump administration is using to encourage illegal alien self-deportations.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun touted the new partnership with the Trump administration and asserted that the “Speedway Slammer” will assist ICE in its effort to “remove the worst of the worst.”

“We are proud to work with President Trump and Secretary Noem as they remove the worst of the worst with this innovative partnership,” Braun said. “Indiana is taking a comprehensive and collaborative approach to combating illegal immigration and will continue to lead the way among states.”

The “Speedway Slammer” comes on the heels of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz,” the new ICE detention facility located in the Everglades, which appears virtually impossible to successfully escape from due to the treacherous natural conditions in the area and the dangerous wildlife that populate it.

That facility was recently put into service, with hundreds of illegal aliens being flown out of the country from the site in late July.