Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Funding if Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election, Endorses Cuomo

Nov 04, 2025 07:33 am CST

President Donald Trump has threatened to restrict federal funding for New York City if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral election, urging supporters to vote for former Governor Andrew Cuomo instead. Polls show Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist with progressive tax policies, leading against both Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, creating both challenges and opportunities for the national Democratic Party.