Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa team up on video and hold hands for flu shots
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his former political rival,Republican Curtis Sliwa,publicly received their flu shots together,demonstrating solidarity in public health efforts. The event took place about a year after they previously debated and campaigned against each other for the 2025 New York mayoral race. During the shots, Sliwa joked about feeling like a tough guy and possibly being embarrassed, to which Mamdani offered to hold Sliwa’s hand, symbolizing unity. Additionally, the article includes promotional content encouraging readers to subscribe to the Washington Examiner for full access to news, analysis, and commentary on current events.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his former political opponent, Republican Curtis Sliwa, sat side by side on Friday as they each received their annual flu shots.
The two 2025 New York mayoral candidates held hands for a public health-related photo-op on Friday, about one year after they faced off in debates and on the ballot. When Sliwa joked with the doctor giving the flu shots that the result could be “embarrassing,” adding “I’m supposed to be a tough guy,” Mamdani offered to hold the Republican’s hand.
Stay informed.Stay ahead.
Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most.
Already a member? Log in
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
