Democrats decry alleged ‘scheme’ by Trump to meddle in NYC election
The article reports that New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has accused former President Donald Trump of attempting to interfere in the NYC mayoral election by allegedly offering a job to one of Mamdani’s rivals. Mamdani criticized what he described as a secretive scheme involving Trump, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and current Mayor Eric Adams, accusing them of prioritizing their own power over the city’s future. The allegations stem from a New York Times report that White house advisors are considering appointing Adams to a position in the Trump administration, which some interpret as political maneuvering. Democratic lawmakers, including Representative Jerry Nadler and Senator Bernie Sanders, expressed support for Mamdani and condemned Trump’s alleged involvement, framing it as an attempt to influence the election in favor of Cuomo. Mamdani and his supporters frame the situation as an affront to democratic values and a sign of a corrupt political system. The Washington Examiner noted it has sought comment from the White House.
Democrats decry alleged ‘scheme’ by Trump to meddle in NYC election
New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani condemned President Donald Trump for allegedly offering a job to one of his opponents in the race.
“When Trump, Cuomo and Adams scheme behind closed doors, they’re not worried about your future or the city you’re struggling to afford,” Mamdani wrote on X Wednesday. “It’s only about their own power.”
Mamdani was referring to a New York Times report that cited White House advisors are considering a position for incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in the Trump administration.
“This is an affront to our democracy,” Mamdani said on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes on Wednesday when asked about the report.
“This is an affront to the values that make so many of us proud to be Americans: That we could choose our own leaders. Not that our leaders pick themselves or their friends.”
As Mamdani condemned the Trump administration for his alleged involvement, other Democratic lawmakers who endorsed him also added credibility to the rumor.
“The evidence couldn’t be clearer: Donald Trump’s choice in this race is Andrew Cuomo,” Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) wrote on X Wednesday.
“Trump is trying to buy this election for his billionaire donors — and Andrew Cuomo is on board with the program. It’s time to unite behind @ZohranKMamdani to protect NYC from Donald Trump,” Nadler wrote.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) did not directly name Trump, but also alerted his X followers to the “oligarchs” involved in the Nov. 4 mayoral race.
“The NYC mayor’s race is a clear example of a corrupt political system: @ZohranKMamdani wins the Democratic primary. The oligarchs spend whatever it takes to defeat him,” Sanders wrote.
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“Democratic leadership refuses to endorse him. Together, we will take them all on and elect Zohran as mayor,” Sanders wrote.
The Washington Examiner has reached out to the White House for comment.
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