Sacks Warns Silicon Valley of "Mamdani's Dinner Menu" After NYC Primary Shift

San Francisco – Prominent venture capitalist and newly appointed White House AI and Crypto Czar, David Sacks, issued a stark warning to Silicon Valley following the recent New York City mayoral Democratic primary results. Sacks, a co-founder of Craft Ventures and co-host of the "All-In" podcast, asserted that the victory of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani signals a fundamental ideological shift within the Democratic Party.

In a tweet that quickly gained traction, Sacks stated, > "Wake up, Silicon Valley. This is the future of the Democrat Party. Communism has defeated liberalism. Even Bill Clinton has bent the knee. You basically have two choices now: Get on board with MAGA or prepare to be on Mamdani’s dinner menu." This statement directly links Mamdani's rise to a perceived threat to capitalist interests.

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman, recently secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani's platform includes proposals such as freezing rent for nearly one million New Yorkers, providing free city bus service, universal childcare, and city-subsidized grocery stores. He has advocated for funding these initiatives by raising taxes on the city's wealthiest residents, including a proposed 2% surcharge on individuals earning over $1 million annually.

Mamdani has publicly expressed his view that "there should be no billionaires," a stance that has drawn sharp criticism from figures like Sacks and others in the tech and business communities. The phrase "Mamdani's dinner menu" appears to be a direct reference to this anti-billionaire sentiment and his proposed wealth redistribution policies.

Sacks's tweet also highlighted former President Bill Clinton's congratulations to Mamdani on his primary win, interpreting it as an endorsement of this progressive shift. David Sacks himself, a member of the "PayPal Mafia," has become a significant voice in conservative tech circles and was recently named by President Donald Trump as the White House AI and Crypto Czar, tasked with shaping policy in these critical technology sectors. His appointment underscores a growing alignment between parts of Silicon Valley and the Republican Party.

The outcome of the New York City mayoral primary and Sacks's subsequent commentary reflect a broader national debate about the Democratic Party's ideological direction and the role of wealth in society. Mamdani's victory, driven by a grassroots campaign and strong support among younger progressives, is seen by some as a blueprint for future left-leaning political movements, while others view it as a radical departure from traditional Democratic principles.