Overview

• Trump is reportedly considering stepping into New York City’s mayoral contest to prevent Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani from winning.
• He has been briefed by pollster Mark Penn and former City Council president Andrew Stein, both of whom view Andrew Cuomo as the strongest challenger.
• Reports that Trump held a private call with Cuomo about the race were published by The New York Times, though Cuomo’s spokesperson insists no such discussion took place.
• Mamdani condemned the prospect of presidential meddling as a betrayal by establishment figures and criticized Cuomo for engaging in backroom dealings.
• The field remains fragmented with Cuomo and outgoing Mayor Eric Adams running as independents alongside Republican Curtis Sliwa, raising questions about vote splitting ahead of November.