Summary
President Donald Trump's endorsement of former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race has caused mixed reactions among voters. Some voters, like Jessica Dejesus, were initially planning to support Cuomo but reconsidered their choices due to Trump's involvement. The endorsement aimed to rally conservative voters but faced skepticism from both Democratic and Republican supporters.
Key Facts
- President Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo for the New York City mayoral race.
- Jessica Dejesus, from the Bronx, changed her mind about voting for Cuomo after learning about Trump's endorsement.
- Trump hoped his endorsement would mobilize conservative voters in New York City.
- The endorsement also received support from billionaire Elon Musk.
- About 11% of New York's 4.7 million voters were registered Republicans as of 2024.
- Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa had about 14% voter support in recent polls.
- Some Republicans, like Artemio Figuero, remained unaffected by Trump's endorsement.
- Voter reactions to Trump's involvement were mixed, with it being seen as both a drawback and a benefit depending on the individual's political stance.
