Trump Warns NYC Faces “Total Disaster” if Zohran Mamdani Wins, Endorses Andrew Cuomo for Mayor
In a fiery pre-election statement, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that New York City will face a “complete and total economic and social disaster” if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral race. Trump, who took to his Truth Social platform on Monday night, described Mamdani as a “Communist” and claimed that the city’s “survival” would be at risk under his leadership.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Trump’s post came just hours before polls opened across the United States on November 4, as New Yorkers prepare to elect their next mayor. In a surprising move, Trump also officially endorsed former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, urging voters to rally behind him to “save” the city.
“If Communist candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the election for mayor of New York City, it is highly unlikely that I will be contributing federal funds, other than the very minimum as required, to my beloved first home,” Trump wrote. “This once-great city has zero chance of success, or even survival, with a Communist at the helm.”
The president said that sending funds to a city led by Mamdani would be “throwing good money after bad,” insisting that as president, his duty was to safeguard national interests — not to subsidise what he described as “failed ideologies.”
Trump Endorses Cuomo, Rejects Republican Nominee
Trump’s endorsement of Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent, stunned many political observers. Despite being a lifelong Republican, Trump said he would rather support a Democrat with a record of governance than a “Communist with no experience.”
“Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice,” Trump said. “You must vote for him and hope he does a fantastic job. He is capable of it — Mamdani is not.”
The former president dismissed the Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, saying that “a vote for Sliwa is a vote for Mamdani.” He added humorously that Sliwa “looks much better without the beret,” referencing the Guardian Angels leader’s trademark red cap.
Who Is Zohran Mamdani?
Zohran Mamdani, 34, is a New York State Assembly member and self-described Democratic Socialist, running for mayor on a progressive platform. Born in Uganda and raised in New York City, Mamdani is the son of acclaimed Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan scholar Mahmood Mamdani.
Mamdani gained national attention after defeating Cuomo in the Democratic primary in June, a victory that reshaped the city’s political landscape. His campaign has focused on housing affordability, rent control, and social equality, promising to “lower costs and make life easier” for working-class New Yorkers.
He has pledged to freeze rent for all stabilised tenants, expand public housing projects, and redirect city funds toward affordable housing and social services.
However, critics — including Trump — have painted him as too radical for New York’s fragile post-pandemic economy.
“His principles have been tested for over a thousand years, and never once have they been successful,” Trump said. “He ranked at the bottom of his class, and as mayor of what was once the greatest city in the world, he has no chance to bring it back.”
Election Day and Political Climate
The New York City mayoral election is taking place amid heightened political tension. Current mayor Eric Adams, plagued by corruption scandals, withdrew from the race in September, leaving Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa as the main contenders.
According to the New York City Board of Elections, more than 735,000 people voted early, nearly four times higher than during the 2021 election — a sign of strong voter interest.
Polls have indicated that Mamdani holds a slight lead over Cuomo, with Sliwa trailing in third place. Analysts believe that Trump’s last-minute endorsement could sway moderate and conservative voters toward Cuomo, potentially reshaping the race’s final outcome.
Trump’s Broader Message
Trump’s remarks fit within his broader campaign narrative portraying himself as a defender of economic stability and traditional values. In a recent CBS 60 Minutes interview, he reiterated his concerns about Mamdani’s ideology.
“If you have a Communist running New York, all you’re doing is wasting the money you’re sending there,” Trump said. “Between a bad Democrat and a Communist, I’ll pick the bad Democrat every time.”
The statement underscores Trump’s strategy to appeal beyond his Republican base, positioning himself as a pragmatic leader willing to cross party lines to oppose what he sees as the threat of “radical socialism.”
Conclusion
As New York voters head to the polls, Trump’s endorsement of Cuomo and his harsh warning against Mamdani have added fresh drama to an already unpredictable race.
Whether this late intervention helps or hurts Cuomo’s chances remains to be seen. What’s certain, however, is that Trump’s comments have thrust the New York mayoral race into the national spotlight — turning a local contest into a flashpoint in America’s broader ideological divide between progressivism and populism.
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