Mamdani calls reports of White House meddling in NYC mayor's race an 'affront to our democracy'

[STEVEN ROBINSON]

Mamdani calls reports of White House meddling in NYC mayor's race an 'affront to our democracy'

 

Trump advisers reportedly discussed jobs for Adams and Sliwa.

 

By Brittany Shepherd – ABC News -September 3, 2025

 

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani called reporting Wednesday that the White House is considering administration jobs for Mayor Eric Adams and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa an "affront to our democracy."

 

The New York Times reported Wednesday that advisers to President Donald Trump have discussed giving incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an independent, a position in the administration to clear the field and set up a head-to-head race between Mamdani and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who lost the Democratic primary to Mamdani and is now running as an independent. The talks have also involved Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, the Times reported.

 

In mid-July after the Democratic primary, Trump told reporters that Cuomo should remain in the race.

 

“I think he should stay. I think he has a shot," he said. "He's going to run a tough campaign.”

 

Mamdani said Wednesday of the Times report, "Today, we have learned what New Yorkers have long suspected -- that Andrew Cuomo is Donald Trump's choice to be the next mayor of this city."

 

He continued: "Today's news that the White House is considering job offers for Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa, it is not news that carries meaning because of any impact it will have on this race. We feel just as confident as we did yesterday that we will win this race in November."

 

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