President Donald Trump, after decades in New York, has become a central figure in the city’s mayoral election. He has not only endorsed Andrew Cuomo but also used social media to threaten consequences if Democrat Zohran Mamdani, the favored candidate, wins.

The upcoming New York City mayoral election, scheduled for November 4, is shaping up as a contest between Andrew Cuomo and Democratic favorite Zohran Mamdani, with Republican Curtis Sliwa lagging in the polls.

Trump’s involvement has intensified the campaign’s already aggressive tone. His endorsement of Cuomo and threats regarding Mamdani’s possible win highlight how the election has become a referendum on Trump’s agenda.

Continuing this escalation, Trump turned to Truth Social to issue a threat: he will cut federal funds to New York City if Mamdani, whom he labeled a “communist,” win.

“Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him and hope he does a fantastic job. He is capable of it, but Mamdani is not!” Trump wrote on his social media platform, adding that a vote for Sliwa would only help Mamdani.

“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.”

Donald Trump threatens to cut federal funding to NYC if Mamdani wins mayoral race
“Because of the fact that, as a Communist, this once great City has ZERO chance of success, or even survival!” he continued. “It can only get worse with a Communist at the helm, and I don’t want to send, as President, good money after bad. It is my obligation to run the Nation, and it is my strong conviction that New York City will be a Complete and Total Economic and Social Disaster should Mamdani win.”

Speaking with Fox News in June earlier this year, Trump argued that a win for Mamdani was “inconceivable” because he recognized him to be “a pure communist”.

“Let’s say this – if he does get in, I’m going to be president, and he’s going to have to do the right thing, or they’re not getting any money. He’s got to do the right thing or they’re not getting any money,” Trump said.

The president has called Mamdani a communist several times. The mayoral candidate has denied being a communist, instead describing himself as committed to progressive economic policies, including raising taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers to fund public services.

“I don’t think that we should have billionaires,” Zohran Mamdani said.

Zohran Mamdani strikes back
On Monday, during a press event in New York, Mamdani commented on Trump’s endorsement of Cuomo.

“The MAGA movement’s embrace of Andrew Cuomo is reflective of Donald Trump’s understanding that this would be the best mayor for him,” Mamdani said. “Not the best mayor for New York City, not the best mayor for New Yorkers, but the best mayor for Donald Trump and his administration.”

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