Mamdani housing czar called ‘White, middle-class homeowners’ a ‘huge problem' during 2021 podcast appearance

[Housing](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/economy/housing) Mamdani housing czar called ‘White, middle-class homeowners’ a ‘huge problem' during 2021 podcast appearance Cea Weaver made the remarks while discussing renter organizing strategies  By [Jasmine Baehr](//www.foxnews.com/person/b/jasmine-baehr) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 14, 2026 10:07pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/15) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387739786112) #### [Mamdani's tenant protection director says 'White, middle-class homeownership' a 'huge problem'](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387739786112) Cea Weaver, Director of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Office to Protect Tenants, made controversial comments on a 2021 episode of... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*