Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Trump Endorses Cuomo, Threatens NYC Funding if Mamdani Wins
The election for New York City's mayor is happening soon, with Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa running.
Zohran Mamdani, a democrat, is currently ahead in most polls.
President Trump has publicly supported Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent.
Trump has also said he will try to stop sending money from the national government to New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor.
Trump called Mamdani a 'communist' and someone with no experience.
Mamdani says that the city has a right to receive federal money no matter what the president says.
Voters in New York City can rank their choices for mayor, and a record number of people have already voted early.
The mayor is the main leader of the city, in charge of city agencies and the budget.
President Trump has endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor.
Trump threatened to significantly reduce federal funding to New York City if Zohran Mamdani wins the election.
Polls show Zohran Mamdani leading Andrew Cuomo in the race for New York City mayor.
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, asserted that federal funding is a legal right and not subject to presidential discretion.
New York City uses ranked-choice voting for its mayoral elections, and early voting has seen a historic turnout.
- Who
- President Donald Trump, Zohran Mamdani (Democratic mayoral candidate), Andrew Cuomo (Independent mayoral candidate), Curtis Sliwa (Republican mayoral candidate)
- What
- President Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor, threatened to cut federal funding if Zohran Mamdani wins, and criticized Mamdani. Mamdani responded that federal funding is a legal right. Polling indicates Mamdani leads Cuomo.
- When
- Monday (ahead of Tuesday, November 4 election)
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- Trump views Mamdani as a 'communist' who would harm the city, while Mamdani argues federal funding is legally mandated regardless of who is mayor.
Donald Trump's Stance
Zohran Mamdani's Stance
Mayoral Candidate Support
Donald Trump's Stance
Trump strongly endorses Andrew Cuomo and urges voters to choose him, stating that a vote for Curtis Sliwa would effectively be a vote for Mamdani. He labels Mamdani a 'communist' with no experience and a 'record of complete and total failure'.
Zohran Mamdani's Stance
Mamdani criticizes Trump's endorsement of Cuomo, suggesting they share similar donors, a common vision, and a sense of impunity, implying Trump views Cuomo as the most beneficial candidate for him.
Federal Funding for NYC
Donald Trump's Stance
Trump threatens to significantly reduce federal funding to New York City, providing only the legally required minimum, if Mamdani wins the mayoral election, citing concerns for the city's 'survival'.
Zohran Mamdani's Stance
Mamdani asserts that New York City will continue to receive federal funding as a matter of law, regardless of the President's threats, and has outlined policies focused on city-level governance including increasing taxes on the wealthy, freezing rent, and increasing subsidized housing.
Mamdani's Political Identity
Donald Trump's Stance
Trump labels Mamdani a 'communist' and a 'bad Democrat' with 'no experience' and a 'record of complete and total failure'.
Zohran Mamdani's Stance
Mamdani identifies as a democratic socialist.
- Candidates
- Zohran Mamdani (Democrat), Andrew Cuomo (Independent), Curtis Sliwa (Republican)
- Election Date
- Tuesday, November 4
- Early Voting Turnout
- 734,317 early votes cast; historic single-day turnout of 151,212 on Sunday.
- Poll Lead
- Zohran Mamdani holds a double-digit lead over Andrew Cuomo in multiple polls.
- Trump's Endorsement
- Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo
- Trump's Threat
- Reduce federal funding to NYC if Zohran Mamdani wins.
- Mamdani's Funding Assertion
- Federal funding is a legal right, not subject to presidential discretion.
- Presidential Authority on Funding
- Congress controls federal purse strings; withholding funds as policy is illegal.
Sources
Trump threatens to restrict federal funds for New York City if Mamdani wins
Trump backs Cuomo, threatens to cut funds for New York City if Mamdani wins
Trump Threatens To Restrict New York City Funding If Zohran Mamdani Wins
'If Communist Zohran Mamdani Wins...': Trump's Warning to New York Ahead of Election Day
‘Hard for me to fund New York if Mamdani becomes mayor’: Trump says as he backs Cuomo ahead of NYC mayoral polls
'Will be hard for me to give money': Trump threatens to cut federal funding to New York if Mamdani wins
Cuomo-backer Donald Trump warns he’ll block NYC funding if city votes for Zohran Mamdani
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