# Portnoy Slams Mamdani's Grocery Plan as Stunt, Predicts Early Subsidized Success

Dave Portnoy dismissed the grocery plan proposed by Mamdani as a publicity stunt, predicting it will see initial success funded by taxpayers. The criticism highlights ongoing debate over the viability and motives of the subsidized grocery initiative.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/portnoy-calls-mamdani-grocery-plan-publicity-stunt-predicts-taxpayer-funded-early-success) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:38:31 GMT