Overview

• On July 15, Cuomo’s team released a video of him jump-starting a stranded motorist’s car to boost his independent New York City mayoral bid.
• Viewers pointed out that Cuomo attached the negative jumper-cable clamp before the positive one, violating standard safety guidelines.
• Observers also spotted a visible boom mic and likened the clip to earlier orchestrated videos of him aiding motorists.
• Political commentators from across the spectrum labeled the ad “cringe” and questioned its effectiveness in portraying Cuomo as a hands-on problem-solver.
• Campaign spokesperson Rich Azzopardi defended the footage by highlighting Cuomo’s mechanic training and insisting the encounter was genuine.