Trump Says NYC Pied à Terre Tax 'Must Be Stopped,' Eyes Federal Block President Donald Trump has launched a crusade against New York City's pied à terre tax, framing it as a battle for more than just dollars and cents.
The issue is personal for Trump, who sees the policy as an attack on his legacy as a native New Yorker.
At stake is a larger debate about inequality, wealth distribution, and the role of government in shaping urban policy.