Airbnb is spending $5 million on NYC politics—without ever saying “Airbnb.”Airbnb is funding a Super Political Action Committee (SuperPAC) called Affordable New York, which has launched a $1 million digital ad campaign targeting three Democratic candidates: Zohran Mamdani, Brad Lander, and Scott Stringer—all known for their strong anti-short-term rental stances.But here’s the twist 👀: • The ads never mention Airbnb. • They don’t talk about short-term rentals. • They frame the issue around “affordability,” claiming these candidates support policies that make NYC more expensive for working families.So what’s Airbnb really doing here?🧩 In this video, we unpack the full story: • What a SuperPAC is and how it allows Airbnb to spend big without appearing on campaign finance records. • Why the ads may indirectly boost Andrew Cuomo, despite his history of cracking down on STRs. • How Airbnb is also backing City Council candidates who support STR reform—making this a two-level political play. • Why this campaign is about more than NYC—and how it signals a global shift in how STR platforms fight regulation.Regulatory battles are no longer limited to city council hearings. They’re being fought through ads, SuperPACs, and public messaging.📖 We’ve also published a detailed breakdown article if you want to go even deeper: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-is-spending-5-million-on-nyc-elections-heres-why/📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next.#Airbnb #nyc #mayor #elections2025 #uselection #usa #politicalnews #ads #UvikaWahi #trending #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement