Controversy Over Homeownership Comments Resurfaces
In 2019, a thought-provoking statement was shared: “Private property, especially homeownership, is a weapon of white supremacy disguised as ‘wealth building’ public policy.” This was noted in a screenshot of a post. It’s interesting that by the time these comments were made, Cea Weaver’s mother had owned a substantial 3,400-square-foot home in Nashville for seven years.
Applegate and her partner purchased their home in 2012 for $814,000, and according to real estate records from the New York Post, its value has since doubled to $1.6 million.
Cea Weaver, Tenant Director, NYC:
“People like homeownership because they like control, which is rooted in a racist and classist society.”
“That’s why rent control is so important.”
Weaver’s previous critiques on homeownership gained attention again after a viral post on Monday. A thread by writer Michelle Tandler showcased various screenshots from Weaver’s now-deleted social media from 2016 to 2022.
Beyond her online presence, there are video recordings of Weaver articulating her opposition to private property. She remarked, “I think the reality is that for centuries we’ve been treating real estate as an individual good rather than a collective good.” She proposed that embracing a collective approach would require a shift in thinking.
Now, as the backlash for her blatant hypocrisy mounts, Shea Weaver has commented on her insanity: “Homeownership is a weapon of white supremacy.”
“Some of that is certainly not the way I would say it today.”
Weaver continued, noting how families—especially white families, and to some extent, people of color—would interact differently with their homes under a shared model. It’s a complex thought, and one that could spark many discussions.
After her past remarks became a hot topic on social media, officials within Mamdani’s organization called these comments “regrettable.” Weaver acknowledged her earlier statements, saying, “My regrettable comments from years ago do not change what has always been clear: my commitment to affordable and fair housing for New York renters.” This sounds like a rather calculated response to the controversy, doesn’t it?
