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Trump Trying To Influence New York City Mayoral Polls? Mamdani Hits Back | N18G | 4K

The New York City mayoral race intensified after reports emerged that Trump advisers considered offering jobs to Mayor Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa to clear the path for Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent. Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani condemned the move as undemocratic and accused Trump of trying to influence the election by backing Cuomo. Trump praised Cuomo as a strong contender and labeled Mamdani a "communist," while insisting America would never embrace communism. Cuomo rejected Trump’s endorsement but stated his priority is defeating Mamdani, urging weaker candidates to step aside. Both Adams and Sliwa denied interest in federal appointments, calling the reports false. Mamdani, who beat Cuomo in the Democratic primary by 13 points, criticized the backroom maneuvering and emphasized that the race should focus on issues affecting New Yorkers, especially affordability. He framed the interference as a power play disconnected from the needs of everyday residents.

first published: Sep 5, 2025 12:46 pm