De Blasio plans ‘Green New Deal’ rally outside Trump Tower

Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is mulling a run for president, is planning a rally outside Trump Tower on Monday to promote his Green New Deal, The Post has learned.

“It’s a pretty good idea as Trump Tower is one of the biggest polluters per square foot in New York City,” said environmental activist Pete Sikora, who’s planning on attending the noon event.

The City Council passed a bill last month to slap strict greenhouse gas emissions caps on private buildings exceeding 25,000 square feet by forcing them to retrofit pipes, heating systems, lights and other utilities by 2024 or face big fines.

During an Earth Day press conference, the mayor said Trump Tower would be subject to the penalties if the building doesn’t meet the new requirements.

“They’re going to be treated like everyone else,” de Blasio said at the press conference.

“Maybe he’ll learn a lesson from it, because he’s kind of chintzy with his money, so maybe he’ll learn a lesson with it,” de Blasio added about the president.

The mayor is inviting partners of his One NYCPlan to combat climate change to attend the rally. It’s unclear how many people he expects for the event.

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