'New York, New York' Writer's Nephew Has Brutal News For Kari Lake Over Trump Tower Talk

The nephew of John Kander , one half of the Kander and Ebb songwriting duo behind the iconic Theme from New York, New York, hit back at remarks Kari Lake made about the song during Donald Trump s campaign rally in Arizona on Friday.

Lake, a Trump-endorsed election denier and GOP nominee for a U.S. Senate seat in the state, reflected on spending her 52nd birthday with the former president in New York City and described using that famous golden escalator as well as a golden elevator to get to the 26th floor of Trump Tower .

Donald Trump had indeed built that, a big part of the skyline of New York. And I and I thought to myself, So is this what Frank Sinatra sang about in New York, New York, said Lake of the singers 1980 hit cover of the song, which was originally performed by Liza Minnelli for Martin Scorseses 1977 musical film, New York, New York.

She continued, This was Trump Tower, this was New York City. If we could make it there, you can make it anywhere.

Former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander (D), nephew of the songs co-writer, took to social media to issue a reminder for Lake on Saturday.

Kari, My uncle wrote that song. I assure you, he wasnt thinking about Trump Tower, which didnt even exist at the time, wrote Kander of the building, which was completed several years after the release of Sinatras cover of New York, New York.

In that same social media post, Kander noted that his uncle favors Lakes Democratic opponent in the Arizona race, Rep. Ruben Gallego, over her, saying, Also, he supports @RubenGallego.

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Kari, My uncle wrote that song. I assure you, he wasnt thinking about Trump Tower, which didnt even exist at the time.

Also, he supports @RubenGallego. pic.twitter.com/OoVdLlNMKD

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Kari, My uncle wrote that song. I assure you, he wasnt thinking about Trump Tower, which didnt even exist at the time.

Also, he supports @RubenGallego . pic.twitter.com/OoVdLlNMKD
Jason Kander (@JasonKander) August 24, 2024