Musk Announces His NYC Endorsement
New York City, NY — The political world was shaken Monday after Elon Musk and President Donald Trump both threw their weight behind former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in Tuesday’s crucial mayoral election.
Musk, known for his no-nonsense views and defense of free speech, urged millions of his followers to rally behind Cuomo — warning that a vote for Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa could hand victory to Zohran Mamdani, the far-left Democrat and outspoken socialist leading in the polls.
“Remember to vote tomorrow in New York! Keep in mind that a vote for Curtis is really a vote for Mumdumi—or whatever his name is. VOTE CUOMO!” Musk wrote on X to his massive audience of nearly 229 million followers.
Musk’s blunt post came just hours after President Trump told 60 Minutes that while he’s “not a fan of Cuomo,” he would “pick the bad Democrat over the communist every time.”
“If it’s between a bad Democrat and a communist, I’ll take the bad Democrat — that’s just common sense,” Trump said.
🔥 Trump and Musk: A Rare Alliance to Stop the Radical Left
Trump and Musk — two of the most influential figures in America — rarely align on local politics, but both now see New York City as a symbol of the broader fight against failed socialist policies.
Trump warned that a Mamdani victory would turn New York into a “complete and total economic disaster,” while Musk suggested that conservatives must vote strategically to prevent a left-wing takeover.
Analysts say their endorsements could dramatically shift late-deciding voters in Cuomo’s favor, especially among independents and moderate Democrats frustrated with the city’s rising crime, taxes, and homelessness.
💬 Mamdani Fires Back — Cuomo Team Calls Him “Dishonest and Desperate”
Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani attempted to mock the endorsements, posting a meme that read “TRUMP endorses CUOMO.”
Cuomo’s campaign quickly fired back, accusing Mamdani of lying and twisting the truth.
“Only one candidate has a record of standing up to Trump when he tried to hurt New York — and winning — and that’s Andrew Cuomo,” said Cuomo spokesperson Rich Azzopardi.
Despite losing the Democratic nomination, Cuomo entered the race as an independent and has since gained strong momentum. Polls show the gap between Cuomo and Mamdani tightening rapidly as Election Day approaches.
🗳️ Record Turnout Expected Across the Five Boroughs
According to the New York City Board of Elections, more than 735,000 early ballots have already been cast across all five boroughs — a sign that voter enthusiasm is unusually high.
Election officials say Tuesday’s turnout could be one of the highest in decades, as New Yorkers weigh two drastically different visions for the city’s future: Cuomo’s promise of stability versus Mamdani’s radical socialist agenda.
🇺🇸 The Bottom Line
With both President Trump and Elon Musk urging voters to unite against the socialist threat, Tuesday’s election has become more than a local race — it’s a national statement about the future of American cities, law and order, and economic freedom.
As Musk put it bluntly: “VOTE CUOMO.”
