In a stunning last-minute move just hours before polls open, President Donald Trump officially endorsed former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for Mayor of New York City, sending shockwaves through an already tense and unpredictable election.

By Narrator News Political Desk November 3, 2025

According to New York Times 
The announcement, made via Trump’s social media platform late Monday evening, came with his trademark flair — blunt warnings, colorful nicknames, and a direct threat to withhold federal funding should Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, the race’s front-runner, claim victory.

💥 Trump’s Election-Eve Bombshell

“It is my obligation to run the Nation, and it is my strong conviction that New York City will be a Complete and Total Economic and Social Disaster should Mamdani win,” Trump wrote.
Calling Mamdani a “‘liddle’ communist,” Trump warned that if the Democratic nominee takes office, federal funding to New York City would be reduced to the “bare minimum.”
Instead, he urged New Yorkers — regardless of political leaning — to unite behind Cuomo.
“I would much rather see a Democrat, who has had a Record of Success, WIN than a Communist with no experience and a Record of COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE,” the post continued. “Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him.”

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🗳️ Cuomo Responds: “The President Is Right”

Cuomo wasted no time seizing the opportunity. Speaking on WABC Radio shortly after Trump’s post, the former governor echoed the president’s warning that a vote for Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa could hand the election to Mamdani.
“The president is right,” Cuomo said. “A vote for Sliwa is a vote for Mamdani. That’s why this election is up to the Republicans.”
Cuomo, who previously served three terms as governor before resigning in 2021 amid scandal, has long claimed that his political strength lies in his ability to “stand toe-to-toe” with Trump. Ironically, that very rivalry has now turned into a temporary alliance — one that may define the final hours of the race.

🎩 Curtis Sliwa Keeps His Cool

Meanwhile, Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels and a frequent Trump ally, responded diplomatically when asked about the president’s surprise endorsement of Cuomo.
“Look, the president is entitled to say whatever he wants, to have his own opinion,” Sliwa said during a campaign stop in Brooklyn. “But it’s really the people, the people’s opinion, which motivates me.”
Trump’s post even included a jab at Sliwa’s signature red beret: “A vote for Curtis Sliwa (who looks much better without the beret!) is a vote for Mamdani.”

🔴 Mamdani Fires Back

Mamdani, who represents the progressive wing of New York’s Democratic Party, responded sharply at a rally in Astoria, Queens.
“In these final days, what was rumored, what was feared, has become naked and unabashed,” Mamdani said. “The MAGA movement’s embrace of Andrew Cuomo is reflective of Donald Trump’s understanding that this would be the best mayor for him — not the best mayor for New York City, not the best mayor for New Yorkers, but the best mayor for Donald Trump and his administration.”
Campaign spokesperson Dora Pekec added, “This is absolutely the nail in the coffin for Andrew Cuomo.”

🗽 What Trump’s Endorsement Means for NYC Politics

Trump’s late endorsement throws a chaotic twist into one of the city’s most unpredictable races in decades. With Mamdani leading most polls, Sliwa holding the conservative base, and Cuomo courting centrist and moderate Republican voters, the final hours before Election Day have turned into a political free-for-all.
Political analysts say Trump’s intervention could sway undecided voters in outer-borough neighborhoods — particularly in Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn — where his support remains strong. But it may also backfire, linking Cuomo even more closely to a deeply polarizing figure in a city where Trump remains unpopular.
Either way, the race for New York City’s top job has transformed overnight from a local battle into a national political spectacle.

🗳️ Election Day

New Yorkers head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, to choose their next mayor. Early voting ends at 9 p.m. tonight, with results expected to roll in by midnight.
One thing is certain — Donald Trump’s unexpected endorsement has ensured the city’s mayoral race will end not with a whisper, but with a political thunderclap.

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