New York City mayor elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed former Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan as co chair of his transition team, signalling a clear shift towards aggressive economic policy thinking as his administration prepares to take office on January 1, 2026.

Khan, a Pakistani origin, UK born Democrat known for her uncompromising stance on antitrust enforcement, is advising the incoming mayor on economic policy and personnel.

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Who Is Lina Khan?

Khan served as chair of the FTC from June 2021 to January 2025, becoming the youngest person to lead the United States’ antitrust and consumer protection agency at the age of 32 under former President Joe Biden. According to the FTC w

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