Trump Endorses Cuomo Over "Communist" Mamdani in Critical New York City Mayoral Election

Nov 04, 2025 11:13 am CST

President Trump has endorsed former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming New York City mayoral race, warning against electing Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. Trump threatened to limit federal funding to the city if Mamdani wins, calling him a communist despite Mamdani's self-identification as a democratic socialist. The high-stakes election on November 4 has also drawn attention from Elon Musk, who likewise endorsed Cuomo over Mamdani and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.