Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Trump Endorses Cuomo, Warns Against Mamdani in NYC Mayor Race
New York City is voting for a new mayor on November 4.
A very famous person, Donald Trump, has shared his opinion.
He said he wants people to vote for Andrew Cuomo, who used to be a governor and is running as an independent.
Trump doesn't like the person who is currently leading in the polls, Zohran Mamdani.
Trump called Mamdani a communist and said that if he becomes mayor, New York City will have big problems with money and society.
Trump even said he might send less money from the national government to the city if Mamdani wins.
Trump also said that voting for the Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa, would help Mamdani win anyway.
Trump thinks Cuomo, even if he's not perfect, is a better choice because he has experience and has had some success in the past.
Donald Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo for New York City Mayor.
Trump warned that electing Zohran Mamdani would be an economic and social disaster for NYC.
Trump labeled Mamdani a communist and threatened to limit federal funds to the city if he wins.
Trump stated that a vote for Republican Curtis Sliwa would be equivalent to voting for Mamdani.
Current polls show Mamdani leading the mayoral race, followed by Cuomo, with Sliwa trailing.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa
- What
- Donald Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor and warned voters against electing Zohran Mamdani, whom he labeled a communist. Trump also stated that a vote for Republican Curtis Sliwa would effectively be a vote for Mamdani.
- When
- November 3 (Trump's Truth Social post and '60 Minutes' interview), November 4 (Election Day)
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- Trump believes Mamdani would cause an economic and social disaster in New York City and threatened to limit federal funds if Mamdani wins. He endorsed Cuomo as a 'bad Democrat' with a record of success over a communist with no experience.
- Election Date
- November 4
- Front-runner
- Zohran Mamdani (Democrat)
- Independent Candidate
- Andrew Cuomo
- Republican Candidate
- Curtis Sliwa
- Trump's Stance on Mamdani
- Called him a communist, warned of economic and social disaster if he wins, threatened to limit federal funds.
- Trump's Stance on Cuomo
- Endorsed him as a 'bad Democrat' preferable to a communist, stating Cuomo has a record of success and is capable.
- Trump's Stance on Sliwa
- Claimed a vote for Sliwa is a vote for Mamdani.
- Polls
- Mamdani leads, followed by Cuomo, with Sliwa trailing.
Sources
Elon Musk Makes Last-Minute Endorsement In NYC Mayor Election 2025 To Defeat Zohran Mamdani
Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani frontrunner in New York City mayoral race
Donald Trump Urges New Yorkers To Vote For Andrew Cuomo For Mayor Over Zohran Mamdani And Curtis Sliwa: “You Really Have No Choice”
Andrew Cuomo pushes back against Trump's endorsement ahead of NYC mayoral election
After Trump, Elon Musk endorses Cuomo against Mamdani in New York City mayoral race
‘Mumdumi or whatever’—Elon Musk mocks Zohran Mamdani, endorses Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor race
