Dem insider rips Mamdani bidet hopes for Gracie Mansion, cites Trump White House bathroom renovation hypocrisy

A prominent New York City Democrat mocked the mayor's idea, painting it as a rich man's fantasy coming from someone who preaches socialism.

"He's been mayor for a minute and now the socialist thinks he's flush with so much cash he can buy bidets," the prominent Democrat, who asked to remain anonymous, told Fox News Digital.

Trump posted photos of the renovated bathroom on Truth Social in November, celebrating an upgrade that included "highly-polished, statuary marble." While the president argued that the renovation was in line with the original vision for the space, historians disagreed, and comedians mocked him. John Oliver, the host of "Last Week Tonight," called it "tone-deaf."

The conservancy also stated that Gracie Mansion is one of the oldest surviving wooden structures in Manhattan and has served as the official residence of New York City mayors since 1942.

"Parks Commissioner Robert Moses convinced City authorities to designate the Gracie Mansion as the official residence of the Mayor in 1942 when Fiorello H. La Guardia and his family moved into the house," the conservancy's website says.

Meanwhile, HomeGuide, a home improvement cost guide that compiles pricing data from contractors and project estimates, broke down bidet pricing by unit and installation. The site said a standalone bidet could cost between $700 and $2,600, including installation, while the unit and installation cost for a bidet attachment typically ranges from $100 to $300.

It is unclear how exactly the city would install bidets in Gracie Mansion.

New York City's Department of Environmental Protection celebrated Mamdani's announcement, saying that "more bidets = fewer wet wipes."