Former President Donald Trump has made headlines by urging New Yorkers to support Andrew Cuomo, the former Democratic governor, in the upcoming mayoral election. Trump took to Truth Social to express his preference for Cuomo over Zohran Mamdani, whom he labeled as a "communist" and unfit to lead New York City.
In his post, Trump emphasized that he would prefer to see Cuomo win rather than Mamdani, whom he accused of having a record of failure and no experience. Trump stated, “I would much rather see a Democrat, who has had a Record of Success, WIN, than a Communist with no experience and a Record of COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE.” He criticized Mamdani’s past performance as an Assemblyman, claiming he was ranked at the bottom of his class.
Trump also warned that voting for Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa would be a wasted vote, effectively aiding Mamdani’s chances. He urged voters to support Cuomo, saying, “Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice.” Trump believes that Cuomo is capable of doing a good job as mayor, while he expressed doubts about Mamdani’s abilities.
In a strong message, Trump indicated that if Mamdani were elected, he would likely limit federal funding to New York City. He stated, “If Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the Election for Mayor of New York City, it is highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds, other than the very minimum as required.” Trump argued that Mamdani’s leadership would lead to economic and social disaster for the city.
Polling data reflects a competitive race, with Mamdani currently leading with 46.1% of the vote, while Cuomo trails at 31.8%, and Sliwa at 16.3%. This election is significant, as it could shape the future of New York City amidst ongoing debates about governance and political ideology.
Trump’s comments come as he continues to engage with New York politics, a city he has often referred to as his "beloved first home." His stance has sparked discussions about party loyalty and the implications of electing a candidate with socialist views in a major American city.
