The Pied A Terrezza: Trump's Federal Intervention in New York's Tax Wars Former President Donald Trump has inserted himself into the contentious debate over New York City's pied a terre tax, claiming to be exploring ways to "avert" the levy on second homes owned by out of state residents.
This move is a provocative overreach that raises more questions than answers about Trump's intentions and authority in a matter clearly under state jurisdiction.
The pied a terre tax, set to take effect in 2024, has already sparked widespread opposition among Manhattan's elite.