Andrew Cuomo Rejects Trump's Endorsement Amid NYC Mayoral Race

Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent candidate for New York City mayor, has publicly rejected President Donald Trump's endorsement, despite Trump's remarks favoring Cuomo over Democrat Zohran Mamdani. Cuomo emphasized his identity as a proud Democrat, denying that Trump had endorsed him, even as he appeared alongside Trump-supporting figures and sought support from Republican-leaning individuals. Trump criticized Mamdani as a communist and urged voters to choose Cuomo, while also dismissing Republican Curtis Sliwa as a vote for Mamdani. Mamdani responded with sarcasm to Trump's endorsement of Cuomo, highlighting the political complexity of the race. Cuomo's campaign strategy involves building a broad coalition that includes some Republican voters, which has led to a delicate political balancing act. The mayoral election is highly contested, with Cuomo attempting a comeback after previous controversies and Mamdani representing the Democratic establishment.