Andrew Yang, the technology entrepreneur who campaigned for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination with a pledge to introduce a universal basic income, has joined the crowded race to succeed Bill de Blasio as mayor of New York City.
Mr Yang, 45, gained national prominence, an animated online following known as the “Yang gang” and a reputation as a successful fundraiser with a primary campaign centred on the idea of giving every adult American a “freedom dividend” of $1,000 a month.
He has remained in the public eye since dropping out of the presidential race in February, campaigning for a new economic stimulus package to include $2,000 cheques to individuals rather than the $600 which Congress agreed earlier this week.
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