President Donald Trump shocked the political world by endorsing Andrew Cuomo for New York City’s mayoral election on the eve of voting, urging supporters to back the independent candidate over Republican Curtis Sliwa. “Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice,” Trump posted on Truth Social, framing it as a bulwark against Zohran Mamdani, whom he labels a ‘communist.’
Cuomo, a former Democratic governor who resigned amid harassment allegations in 2021, is trailing Mamdani in polls by 10 points, with Sliwa at 11%. Their history is fraught—Cuomo once called their clashes ‘bloody battles’ over COVID responses during Trump’s first term.
“Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice.” – Donald Trump on Truth Social
Mamdani fired back on social media, mocking Cuomo: “I know how hard you worked for this,” turning Trump’s words into campaign fodder.
Cuomo had previously rejected any Trump endorsement, stating last month he wouldn’t accept it. This unexpected alliance raises questions about political survival in a divided city—could it swing the vote?
Sources: Truth Social, CBS News
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