US President Donald Trump has inserted himself into New York City's mayoral election, issuing a statement that could have significant implications for the city's funding. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo, the independent candidate who won the Democratic primary last month, and warned that if Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral race, federal funds to the city will be severely curtailed.
Trump's statement is likely intended to influence voters and impact the outcome of the election. He called Mamdani "a Communist with no experience and a record of complete and total failure," suggesting that his principles have never been successful over the course of history. Trump also urged New Yorkers to vote for Cuomo, stating that he is the only viable option.
Cuomo's campaign has focused on appealing to moderate and right-leaning voters in certain neighborhoods such as Staten Island and southern Brooklyn. Trump's endorsement may provide a boost to Cuomo's campaign in these areas. Mamdani, who was once considered the frontrunner in the Democratic primary, has framed the election as a choice between democracy and oligarchy.
Trump's intervention in the election is his most direct yet, with just one day left until voters cast their ballots. The Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa has been criticized by Trump for wearing a beret, which he implied was a symbol of Mamdani's influence.
Trump's statement is likely intended to influence voters and impact the outcome of the election. He called Mamdani "a Communist with no experience and a record of complete and total failure," suggesting that his principles have never been successful over the course of history. Trump also urged New Yorkers to vote for Cuomo, stating that he is the only viable option.
Cuomo's campaign has focused on appealing to moderate and right-leaning voters in certain neighborhoods such as Staten Island and southern Brooklyn. Trump's endorsement may provide a boost to Cuomo's campaign in these areas. Mamdani, who was once considered the frontrunner in the Democratic primary, has framed the election as a choice between democracy and oligarchy.
Trump's intervention in the election is his most direct yet, with just one day left until voters cast their ballots. The Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa has been criticized by Trump for wearing a beret, which he implied was a symbol of Mamdani's influence.
. Trump thinks his endorsement is gonna make Cuomo the winner just because he's "the only viable option"? Please, that's like saying 'I'm not a morning person' makes you a great coffee connoisseur 
️. Andrew Cuomo has been running on some pretty decent campaign promises and if voters want to see what all the fuss is about, they should make their own decision 
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. The guy made a mistake in 2019, so now we're supposed to believe he's been a "complete and total failure" his whole life? Sorry, not buying it 
. And as for Curtis Sliwa wearing a beret, come on, that's like saying you can't judge someone by their outfit 
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- on one hand, you've got him throwing his weight behind cuomo, who's basically the anti-mamdani, but it feels like trump's trying to stir up drama and create an "us vs them" narrative. meanwhile, mamdani's framing the election as a choice between democracy and oligarchy seems pretty compelling. what's really going on here? 
is trump just trying to get attention or is he genuinely concerned about cuomo's chances? either way, it's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out in the next 24 hours 
, though. Can't we all just get along, right? 
? And what's up with Trump dissing Curtis Sliwa's fashion sense? Can't he just keep it civil 
? Cuomo needs to win, but can he really deliver what Mamdani is promising? The city deserves better than politics as usual 
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. and let's be real, trump's just trying to stir up drama 
cuz we all know he'd do anything to get attention. anyway, cuomo's campaign is looking pretty solid with trump's endorsement... but will it be enough? 
but at the same time it's kinda genius on trump's part using his massive following to boost cuomo's campaign in certain neighborhoods 
like what even is Andrew Cuomo's deal? One day Trump is raving about Cuomo and the next he's dissing Mamdani... can't make this stuff up 
