President Donald Trump Backs Cuomo Over Mamdani as NYC Mayor Election Nears
TLDR
Donald Trump endorses Andrew Cuomo in the lead-up to NYC mayoral election
Trump urges New Yorkers to vote for Cuomo over progressive rival Zohran Mamdani
Trump warns federal funds for NYC could be limited if Mamdani wins
Cuomo receives backing from the Innovate NY PAC, praising his leadership
Mamdani is the favorite to win according to Polymarket predictions
President Donald Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo in a post on Truth Social, just before New York City’s mayoral election. Trump’s support came as the city braced for a historic race. His message urged voters to back Cuomo over his progressive opponent, Zohran Mamdani.
Trump’s endorsement came on the evening of November 3, a day before the election. He made it clear that Cuomo was the only choice for New Yorkers.
“You really have no choice,” Trump said in the post. He added, “You must vote for him, and hope he does a fantastic job.”
Trump further stressed that Mamdani was not capable of leading the city. He emphasized that Cuomo, despite past controversies, had the experience to make a real difference. Trump claimed that voting for Curtis Sliwa would only help Mamdani.
Donald Trump’s Remarks on Federal Funds and Cuomo’s Leadership
In his post, Trump also warned that federal funding for New York City might be limited if Mamdani won. He said that federal contributions would only be available under “limited requirements.” Trump’s comments hinted at his lack of support for Mamdani’s progressive agenda.
Cuomo, who is running as an independent, received another endorsement from Innovate NY PAC. The group focuses on utilizing technology to address urban issues. Eddie Cullen, chair of Innovate NY PAC, praised Cuomo’s leadership qualities.
The choice is clear as day: Trump and Musk for Cuomo vs. our campaign for change. pic.twitter.com/wQTDbnCWqu
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) November 4, 2025
Cullen stated,
“We believe Andrew Cuomo brings the leadership, experience, and vision to make New York City the global leader in innovation.” He continued, “Under his leadership, New York can once again become the city that drives opportunity for working families, entrepreneurs, and innovators alike.”
Mamdani Favored to Win, Trump Claims Vote for Sliwa Helps Mamdani
Despite Trump’s endorsement of Cuomo, Mamdani remains the favorite in the race. Polls on the decentralized prediction marketplace Polymarket show Mamdani with overwhelming support. Around 94% of bettors believe Mamdani will secure victory on November 3.
Trump’s endorsement is unlikely to sway the polls, as Cuomo lags behind Mamdani. However, Trump warned voters that a vote for Curtis Sliwa would effectively support Mamdani. “A vote for Sliwa is a vote for Mamdani,” Trump stated firmly.
The race is expected to be one of the most consequential mayoral elections in the city’s history. Regardless of the outcome, the results will likely shape New York City’s future. As voters head to the polls, the stakes are higher than ever.
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