In a surprise move, former President Donald Trump has inserted himself into the New York City mayoral election, issuing a scathing endorsement of Andrew Cuomo while warning Zohran Mamdani's victory would be a "zero chance of success" – or even survival – for the city.
In a Truth Social post published just hours before the polls close, Trump called Mamdani "a Communist with no experience and a Record of COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE." He also claimed that his principles have been tested for over a thousand years and never once succeeded. Meanwhile, he urged New Yorkers to back Cuomo, saying that regardless of personal opinion on him, voters do have a choice: either Cuomo or Mamdani.
However, it's worth noting that Mamdani is not a communist but rather a democratic socialist. The former President's assertion appears to be an attempt to muddy the waters and paint Mamdani as a radical figure. Trump also took a jab at Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, implying that voters who back him are essentially backing Mamdani.
The move marks Trump's most direct intervention in the race so far, with the election just one day away. Cuomo has been trying to win over moderate and right-leaning voters, particularly in Staten Island and southern Brooklyn. Mamdani, on the other hand, is framing the election as a choice between "democracy and oligarchy," suggesting that wealthy interests are behind Trump's endorsement.
In response, Mamdani congratulated Cuomo on his potential victory in an email to supporters, while Cuomo's campaign remained silent on the matter. The stage is set for what promises to be a closely contested election, with many voters still undecided on who to support.
In a Truth Social post published just hours before the polls close, Trump called Mamdani "a Communist with no experience and a Record of COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE." He also claimed that his principles have been tested for over a thousand years and never once succeeded. Meanwhile, he urged New Yorkers to back Cuomo, saying that regardless of personal opinion on him, voters do have a choice: either Cuomo or Mamdani.
However, it's worth noting that Mamdani is not a communist but rather a democratic socialist. The former President's assertion appears to be an attempt to muddy the waters and paint Mamdani as a radical figure. Trump also took a jab at Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, implying that voters who back him are essentially backing Mamdani.
The move marks Trump's most direct intervention in the race so far, with the election just one day away. Cuomo has been trying to win over moderate and right-leaning voters, particularly in Staten Island and southern Brooklyn. Mamdani, on the other hand, is framing the election as a choice between "democracy and oligarchy," suggesting that wealthy interests are behind Trump's endorsement.
In response, Mamdani congratulated Cuomo on his potential victory in an email to supporters, while Cuomo's campaign remained silent on the matter. The stage is set for what promises to be a closely contested election, with many voters still undecided on who to support.
I gotta correct you here, Trump's been trying to insert himself into every single NYC election since he left office. Like, what's new? 
And btw, Mamdani isn't a communist, he's a democratic socialist - don't even try to fact-check me! 
Cuomo's just trying to win over those moderate voters, I guess. The whole thing with Trump saying Mamdani has "no experience" is super rich coming from a guy who's been in politics for like, what, a decade? And Curtis Sliwa's not that bad either... 
Let's all try to stay neutral and not get too caught up in the drama, okay? 
I'm not sure if Trump's move is a good thing or just going to create more drama. On one hand, it's great that Mamdani is speaking out and defining himself as a democratic socialist, which can be really helpful for people who are looking for an alternative candidate. But on the other hand, Trump's endorsement could definitely muddy the waters and make it harder for voters to know what they're getting themselves into.
. I mean, come on, Mamdani has been open about his policies and his values, and he's actually done some pretty cool work in the past. Does Trump really not want to talk about his own record of failures? 
And what's up with him taking shots at Curtis Sliwa like that? It just feels like more dirty politics to me.
. Maybe Trump's endorsement will be a blessing in disguise for Mamdani, or maybe it'll be a total disaster 
. Either way, I'm excited to see how the campaign unfolds! 
his endorsement of cuomo is so weak btw he's just trying to distract from mamdani's actual policies 
mamdani's whole "democracy vs oligarchy" thing resonates with me tbh... it feels like the system is rigged and we need someone who'll shake things up 
meanwhile, Mamdani's campaign has seen a 15% surge in donations since Trump started talking trash about him 
... I mean, calling out the oligarchy vibes and framing it as a democracy vs oligarchy choice 
- can't let Mamdani steal the show 
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He's speaking truth and standing up for democracy, that's what we need in NYC! Trump's trying to bring out the worst in people, but NYC is known for its diversity and open-mindedness. Let's not fall for that kind of negativity 
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It's so petty. And now Cuomo's campaign is silent on the whole thing... did they even see this coming? 
Mamdani is totally being slandered by Trump's baseless claims – like, hello, being a democratic socialist isn't even close to being communist 
. And Cuomo's gonna reap the benefits of this drama? 
Meanwhile Zohran's just trying to do his thing and be a real leader for NYC. #NotMyMayor #DemocracyOverOligarchy #TrumpIsATotalDisaster
. Cuomo's not exactly the most popular guy either, so who knows what's gonna happen 
Mamdani wants to make sure everyone has access to healthcare and affordable housing, not just the 1% 
. Trump's all about lining his own pockets and silencing dissenting voices... yawn 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out on election day