An independent candidate in New York’s 15th Congressional District was ejected from a sit-down discussion at the City University of New York.
The panel, which featured New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, was stunned into silence as Jose Vega lambasted the political elite.
In a three-minute video, Vega slammed Krugman, who somehow has a Nobel Prize. He questioned how those affected by Hurricane Helene felt about Krugman’s advocacy of a “strong” economy, while also raising concerns over funding for Ukraine and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
“I’m sure the economy is great for smug liberals like yourself who are worth $5 million; I’m sure the economy must be great for all smug journalists, economists – all of you must be having a great time with the economy when most people who can’t even pay for basic necessities [or are getting] evicted because they can’t even pay their rent,” he shouted at the panel.
As the hosts tried to restore order, Vega continued before being escorted out of the building by security:
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Vega’s tirade caught the attention of thousands on social media.
Others noted the subsequent reaction of Krugman on X.
