Summary
Conservative influencer Emily Austin launched a campaign called "Hot Girls for Cuomo" to support former Governor Andrew Cuomo's run in the New York City mayoral election. The campaign has faced challenges, including a website redirecting to a report on sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo. Austin's campaign announcement gained attention online, sparking reactions and discussions.
Key Facts
- Emily Austin is a conservative influencer who started "Hot Girls for Cuomo" to support Andrew Cuomo.
- Andrew Cuomo is running as an independent in the 2025 New York City mayoral election.
- The campaign faced issues because the website hotgirlsforcuomo.com links to a report about sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo from 2021.
- Cuomo denied the allegations but resigned as Governor of New York in August 2021.
- Austin's announcement video featuring Cuomo was shared widely online, gathering millions of views.
- The mayoral race also includes Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim Democratic socialist, and Curtis Sliwa, a conservative activist.
- Austin has a background in sports reporting and identifies as a conservative.