Andrew Cuomo: Former New York Governor Now Running for NYC Mayor with Trump's Endorsement

Nov 04, 2025 03:27 pm CST

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo enters the final stretch of the New York City mayoral race as an Independent candidate, recently receiving Donald Trump's endorsement despite his Democratic background. Once a three-term governor who resigned amid scandal in 2021, Cuomo now faces Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in a tight race that's reshaping New York's political landscape.