David Spade
Coverage of David Spade in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani's property tax dubbed 'dangerous' and 'a little weird' by comedians after published list
Comedians Dana Carvey and David Spade criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax after the city published a list of property owners, calling the policy 'dangerous' and 'a little weird.' The tax targets high-value second homes over $5 million, but the release of a database listing 900,000 properties sparked concerns about safety and public shaming, though officials clarified only 17,000 properties face surcharges.
- Newsom explodes on Joe Rogan in response to clip of podcaster calling governor 'f---ing con man'
California Governor Gavin Newsom responded aggressively to Joe Rogan's criticism, calling him a 'f---ing con man' in a resurfaced 2023 clip. Newsom's press office mocked Rogan via a Trump-style social media post, while Rogan later criticized Newsom's policies, including vaccine mandates and California's economic and social issues. The exchange escalated further after Newsom's team mocked a daycare fraud investigation with a satirical AI-generated image.