Trump Weighs in on NYC Mayoral Race
The clock is ticking.
Former President Trump has reportedly expressed a desire to see a change in leadership at New York City’s eclectic city hall before the week’s end. His intentions come amidst concerns about the city’s direction, particularly in light of the upcoming election, according to sources.
On Sunday, Trump singled out billionaire John Catsimatidis, who has connections with both Mayor Eric Adams and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Trump voiced his frustration regarding the future of New York City, especially if the leading Democratic contender, the outspoken socialist Zohran Mamdani, wins.
“He’s worried about the New York City race and doesn’t want a socialist mayor in charge. He believes it can’t happen while he’s involved,” Catsimatidis shared.
Trump mentioned that a significant blunder in the mayoral race has motivated him to take action in the next ten days.
According to Catsimatidis, Trump’s hope is that by the end of this period, a strong candidate will emerge to challenge Mamdani effectively.
Pushing forward with what he plans to do leading up to the deadline next Wednesday, Catsimatidis noted, “He’s going to take the necessary steps.”
A source familiar with Trump’s strategies suggested that he is exploring options for sidelining Sliwa and Adams to potentially support former Governor Andrew Cuomo instead.
Interestingly, this political maneuvering appears to stem not from admiration for Cuomo, but rather as a response to recent polling data indicating he remains a viable candidate against Mamdani, while Sliwa and Adams trail significantly.
Party leaders believe Cuomo could be the best alternative against a socialist opponent, as Mamdani’s approval ratings have encountered notable negativity among Democratic voters.
The context of this discussion sheds light on urgent communication between Trump and his team, as it was revealed just a day earlier that high-ranking officials in the White House were strategizing on how to persuade the sitting mayor to back off from his independent reelection campaign.
“Other candidates have stepped away from their roles, but Mayor Adams continues to fulfill his duties,” remarked Todd Shapiro, a spokesperson for Adams’ campaign. “He’s not running for reelection out of necessity; he truly believes in this city’s future and has a track record to prove it.”
The Sliwa campaign did not provide an immediate response.
