Trump Claims Democrat Zohran Mamdani Could Be New York's Next Mayor: Here's Why
Mamdani, the 33-year-old rising star in the Democratic Party, has already made headlines by defeating Cuomo in the Democratic primary.
Donald Trump has claimed that Zohran Mamdani could be New York City's next mayor, a bold assertion in the tightly contested race. Trump suggested that if two of Mamdani's main opponents were to withdraw, the democratic socialist would have a clear path to victory, as reported by AP.
Mamdani, the 33-year-old rising star in the Democratic Party, has already made headlines by defeating Cuomo in the Democratic primary. He has also publicly accused Mayor Adams of working with the Trump administration against him.
This is a claim that is supported by reports of Trump's intermediaries, allegedly offering Adams a federal job to drop out of the race. While the former president did not specify which candidates should drop out, his remarks hint at a desire to see a one-on-one contest that he believes would favor Mamdani.
This statement has injected a new layer into a race already featuring the current mayor, Eric Adams, and former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
According to reports, Trump's interest stems from Mamdani reportedly gaining a slight lead in recent polls. The race is currently a crowded turf, with Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent candidate Andrew Cuomo running for the city's top job.
Despite some political maneuvers, both Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo have stated they have no intention of leaving the contest, setting the stage for a potentially volatile and unpredictable election in New York City.
