Cuomo Denies Trump Involvement Amid NYC Mayoral Race Maneuvers

Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, has publicly rejected any involvement or support from President Donald Trump, despite reports that the Trump administration has considered offering jobs to Mayor Eric Adams and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa to encourage them to drop out and clear the field for Cuomo. Cuomo emphasized that any decisions by Adams or Sliwa regarding their candidacies are their own, and he denied any contact between his campaign and the White House. Both Adams and Sliwa have also denied discussions about accepting positions in the Trump administration, with Adams affirming his commitment to the race. Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani condemned the alleged interference as a threat to democracy, accusing Trump of backing Cuomo and calling the situation a betrayal of New York City. The reports have fueled political drama, but all candidates involved maintain their focus on the election, with Mamdani remaining the frontrunner in the contest. The controversy highlights the tense dynamics and strategic maneuvering within the mayoral race as candidates vie to consolidate support against Mamdani.