DoorDash Spent $1.4M Trying to Stop Mamdani from Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why
DoorDash reportedly spent $1.4 million on a political campaign to block a candidate named Mamdani from winning a mayoral race. The company’s involvement, revealed by a Hacker News article, stemmed from concerns that Mamdani’s platform could threaten DoorDash’s business interests in the city. The move highlights the growing intersection of tech firms and local politics in 2024.