In a bold move, former President Donald Trump has inserted himself into the New York City mayoral race, urging voters to back incumbent Andrew Cuomo instead of Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump called Mamdani "a Communist with no experience and a Record of COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE," vowing that he would withhold federal funding from the city if Mamdani wins.
Trump's comments were laced with personal attacks against Mamdani, whom he claimed would lead to "zero chance of success, or even survival" for the city. In contrast, Trump praised Cuomo as a capable leader, urging voters to back him regardless of their personal feelings towards the candidate.
The post has sparked controversy, particularly given that Mamdani is often mischaracterized as a communist in mainstream media, despite identifying as a democratic socialist. Mamdani's campaign responded by congratulating Cuomo on his apparent victory, framing Trump's endorsement as part of a broader effort to "buy our city" and undermine democracy.
With the election just one day away, both the Cuomo and Sliwa campaigns have been quietly campaigning in key areas such as Staten Island and southern Brooklyn. As voters head to the polls, it remains to be seen how Trump's intervention will impact the outcome of the election and the future of New York City under either candidate.
Trump's comments were laced with personal attacks against Mamdani, whom he claimed would lead to "zero chance of success, or even survival" for the city. In contrast, Trump praised Cuomo as a capable leader, urging voters to back him regardless of their personal feelings towards the candidate.
The post has sparked controversy, particularly given that Mamdani is often mischaracterized as a communist in mainstream media, despite identifying as a democratic socialist. Mamdani's campaign responded by congratulating Cuomo on his apparent victory, framing Trump's endorsement as part of a broader effort to "buy our city" and undermine democracy.
With the election just one day away, both the Cuomo and Sliwa campaigns have been quietly campaigning in key areas such as Staten Island and southern Brooklyn. As voters head to the polls, it remains to be seen how Trump's intervention will impact the outcome of the election and the future of New York City under either candidate.
... he's basically throwing shade at Mamdani without giving him a chance to show his stuff, you feel? Like, Cuomo's already got some baggage, but come on, let the people decide! 
And what's up with Trump threatening federal funding if Mamdani wins? That's just plain unfair. It's all about who has the most cash and influence in NYC right now 
. Anyone else think this whole thing is a bit suspicious?
. And Mamdani getting slammed for being a "Communist"... yeah, I've seen this before - it's just another way to silence progressive voices 
. Trump's post is just a desperate attempt to distract from his own lack of experience in governance 
. Cuomo's got his work cut out for him if he wants to keep the city moving forward 
. Can't wait to see how this plays out on election day 
this is like a real-life game of chess, right? So Trump is literally trying to sabotage Zohran Mamdani's campaign by endorsing Andrew Cuomo instead, but like what's his angle here? Is he really that invested in Cuomo winning or is this just some desperate attempt to get attention? I mean, if he wanted to support a candidate, couldn't he have done it without dissing Mamdani? The thing that gets me is how Trump's comments are being perceived as a way to "buy" the city and undermine democracy... like what even is that? It sounds like some wild conspiracy theory.
. Newsflash: criticizing someone's policies isn't always personal attacks 
. And btw, what's up with Cuomo getting Trump's endorsement? Is that really gonna change people's minds? 
. The city deserves better than this 
.
. This whole thing just feels so... NYC 
️. Can't wait to see how it all plays out on election day 
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