Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Trump, Adams & Cuomo Shake Up NYC Mayoral Race
Donald Trump said he might not send money to New York City if Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor.
Trump called Mamdani a "communist" and thinks he won't get any money from the federal government.
This follows Eric Adams dropping out of the race.
Adams cited fundraising struggles as the reason.
Some strategists believe Adams' exit is too late to change the election.
Others suggest that it benefits Andrew Cuomo.
There are other candidates like Curtis Sliwa in the running.
Donald Trump criticized Zohran Mamdani on Truth Social.
Trump threatened to withhold federal funds from NYC.
Eric Adams withdrew from the NYC mayoral race.
Adams cited fundraising as a challenge.
Analysts debate the impact of Adams' withdrawal on the election.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Zohran Mamdani, Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo
- What
- Trump threatened to withhold funds; Adams withdrew.
- When
- Recent days before the November election.
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- Trump stated Mamdani needs federal funds.
Zohran Mamdani Supporters
Donald Trump
Federal Funding
Zohran Mamdani Supporters
Require federal funding.
Donald Trump
Threatened to withhold federal funds.
- Event
- NYC Mayoral Election
- Candidates
- Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa
- Trump's Stance
- Threatened to withhold federal funds
- Adams' Decision
- Ended re-election campaign
Sources
NYC Mayor Eric Adams ends re-election campaign, leaving race to Mamdani and Cuomo
New York City Mayor Eric Adams drops out of mayoral race
New York Mayor Eric Adams drops re-election bid
Eric Adams exits New York City mayoral race, clearing path for Mamdani and Cuomo - Telegraph India
'They can't dictate the outcome': What Zohran Mamdani said after Eric Adams drops out of New York mayoral race
New York Mayor Eric Adams Ends Re-Election Bid
"New York Deserves Better": Eric Adams' Veiled Dig At Zohran Mamdani In Exit Speech
Eric Adams' Exit Comes Too Late to Radically Reshape New York Mayor's Race
Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayor race. Does this help Zohran Mamdani?
Will Eric Adams Dropping Out Of New York Mayoral Race Boost Zohran Mamdani’s Chances?
‘He’s going to have problems like no Mayor in the history of NYC’: Trump threatens to hold federal funds if Zohran Mamdani wins mayoral elex
