Overview

• President Donald Trump said he wants two candidates to exit to create a one-on-one race against Democrat Zohran Mamdani, adding he would prefer not to have a “communist” mayor.
• Reports from The New York Times, ABC News and the AP say Trump advisers discussed administration roles for Eric Adams and possibly Curtis Sliwa, including an ambassadorship and a HUD position, to encourage exits.
• Adams met Trump ally Steve Witkoff in Florida, denies any formal offer and says he is staying in the race, with his campaign reiterating that reelection is his focus.
• Curtis Sliwa says he has had no discussions about a job and vows to remain a candidate, while Mamdani calls the behind-the-scenes effort an affront to democracy and challenges Trump to debate.
• Andrew Cuomo urges Adams to step aside as consolidation talks continue, with any decisions constrained by the city Board of Elections’ Sept. 11 deadline to finalize the ballot.