East Hampton march exposes billionaire funders of Cuomo, Adams, and Trump while unveiling national war room to track wealth and power of nearly 1,000 U.S. billionaires
New York, NY — On Sunday, August 31, workers, community organizers, and climate activists will march through East Hampton to confront billionaire donors who are reshaping New York politics and fueling Trump’s national agenda. The Hamptons action is part of a nationwide Workers Over Billionaires mobilization during Labor Day weekend and will unveil a new organizing tool designed to sustain this fight far beyond one day of protest.
New research shows that billionaires have poured more than $19 million into Super PACs backing Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral campaign and attacking progressives like Zohran Mamdani. Michael Bloomberg alone has given more than $8 million to pro-Cuomo committees. Airbnb’s founders spent $5 million to roll back renter protections. DoorDash executives invested nearly $2 million while facing wage theft investigations. Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, who owns a $23 million Hamptons estate, added half a million while emerging as a national voice against diversity, equity, and inclusion. Other donors include Estee Lauder heir William Lauder, Jonathan Tisch, Barry Diller, and members of the Lauder family.
WHAT: Workers Over Billionaires March and Launch of the Department of Class Solidarity
WHEN: Sunday, August 31, 2025, 11:30 AM
WHERE: East Hampton, NY (march route and media meeting point provided with RSVP HERE
WHO: Our Revolution, Strong Economy For All, 50-50 One, Planet Over Profit, New York Communities for Change, LittleSis, Greenpill, and allied grassroots groups
VISUALS:
Giant lead banner reading “Cut Billionaires, Save America”
Street theater and props including tombstones, pitchforks, and oversized portraits of billionaire donors
Handmade signs and creative installations from New York art builds
A community gathering at Cooper’s Beach following the march
Live demonstration of the DOCS website launch
Interviews with coalition leaders and researchers available upon request
