Trump backs Cuomo, threatens to cut funds for New York City if Mamdani wins
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Republican U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (November 3, 2025) he will restrict federal funds for New York City if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the city’s mayoral elections on Tuesday (November 4), and urged supporters to vote for former Governor Andrew Cuomo. If Mr. Mamdani wins the election, Mr. Trump said on Truth Social it was “highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds, other than the very minimum as required.”
Polls show Mr. Mamdani to be leading against Mr. Cuomo, who is running as an independent after losing to Mr. Mamdani in the Democratic primary, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
source:thehindu.com
