Trump’s endorsement comes after a New York Times report suggested that he and Cuomo had a cozier relationship and had held a call about the election, something both leaders denied. Previously, Cuomo had also openly mused about how Trump could help sway Republican voters in his favor.

A socialist of Indian descent who was born in Uganda, Mamdani has built his campaign on making New York more affordable for the people who live and work there, with promises of a rent freeze, free buses and free universal child care.

"Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him, and hope he does a fantastic job," Trump wrote.

New York City’s Jewish community — the largest in the United States — abounds with anxiety and friction a day ahead of an election that could give the city its first Muslim mayor. That candidate, Zohran Mamdani,

Mamdani has gained national attention over his progressive policies, earning support from the likes of Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders.

Elon Musk said NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is a 'charismatic swindler' on Joe Rogan's podcast, and warned his socialist policies would cause catastrophic decline.

Cuomo and others have criticized Mamdani for appearing with Hasan Piker, who made 2019 comments that "America deserved 9/11." Mamdani has previously disavowed the comments.

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani promised to reject President Donald Trump on the eve of Election Day, flanked by Attorney General Letitia James in defiant Brooklyn Bridge march.