Trump Backs Cuomo Over ‘Communist’ Rival as GOP Sounds Alarm on NYC Mayoral Race
Donald Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo over his progressive rival Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race, citing concerns about Mamdani's far-left stance.Summary
In the lead-up to the NYC mayoral election, former Governor Andrew Cuomo received unexpected support from President Donald Trump, who stated he would choose Cuomo over Zohran Mamdani, whom Trump labeled a "communist."
Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, are sounding alarms over Mamdani's rising influence, fearing a far-left shift in city leadership. Meanwhile, prediction market data shows a split electorate: Mamdani leads among younger, grassroots supporters, while Cuomo draws backing from older, affluent New Yorkers, particularly in Manhattan. Statewide and within NYC trading on Kalshi, Cuomo shows stronger betting support.
Cuomo is attempting to boost his appeal by heavily emphasizing a tech-driven agenda, promising to make NYC a global center for crypto and AI innovation. However, this push is complicated by scrutiny over his past paid advisory role for the crypto exchange OKX, which settled a major federal compliance case.
(Source：BeInCrypto)