Former Governor Cuomo Ridiculed for Social Media Slip in NYC Mayoral Race

Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor now running as an independent in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, has faced significant ridicule on social media amid his campaign efforts. After losing the Democratic primary to frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, Cuomo attempted to rebrand with a new campaign logo featuring a sunrise over the Statue of Liberty's crown, but his social media team mistakenly reshared a post from an account named "Andrew Cuomo is a sex pest," sparking widespread mockery. Critics also took aim at Cuomo’s recent provocative tweet addressing Mamdani, reminding voters of his New York political dynasty, which was met with harsh responses highlighting Cuomo's primary defeat. Cuomo resigned as governor in 2021 following a report accusing him of serial sexual harassment, accusations he denies, though he stepped down to allow the state to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these controversies, Cuomo remains actively engaged in the mayoral race, while polls show Mamdani leading significantly among likely voters. The social media missteps and renewed campaign efforts illustrate Cuomo’s challenging path to political comeback amid persistent public skepticism.