Summary
President Donald Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, for New York City's mayoral race. Trump supports Cuomo over Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, who leads in the polls, due to his opposition to Mamdani's policies. Cuomo, a former governor, distanced himself from Trump's support.
Key Facts
- President Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent in the New York City mayoral race.
- Cuomo lost the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani, who is leading the polls with 46% support.
- Mamdani, a Democratic candidate, has policies focused on affordable housing and childcare, and Trump described him as a "communist."
- Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from New York City if Mamdani wins.
- The Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa, is third in the polls with 16% support.
- Cuomo responded to Trump's endorsement by saying he is proud to be a Democrat and disagreed with being called a "bad Democrat."
- Politifact has stated that Mamdani is not a communist, explaining that communism involves a centrally planned economy.
- The election is closely watched due to the diverse backgrounds and policies of the candidates.
