New York's Mayor Race: Trump's Surprise Endorsement

In a twist that has everyone talking, former President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Andrew Cuomo in New York City's mayoral race. This is quite the turnaround, considering their history. Trump took to Truth Social to urge New Yorkers to vote for Cuomo, saying he's the better choice, even if he's not a fan. He even went as far as to say that the other candidate, Zohran Mamdani, is not up to the task. This endorsement might not be the boost Cuomo hopes for. Mamdani, who surprised many by winning the Democratic primary, has been quick to point out Cuomo's ties to Trump. He's also made it clear that he plans to stand up to powerful interests, both in New York and Washington. Trump, who's known for his strong opinions, has been vocal about his dislike for Mamdani. He's even threatened to pull federal funds from the city if Mamdani wins. But it's not all bad news for Cuomo. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a Trump ally, also endorsed Cuomo, saying a vote for the Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa, is really a vote for Mamdani. Surveys show Mamdani leading, but he's still shy of a majority. Cuomo and Mamdani have been going head-to-head in debates, with Mamdani criticizing Cuomo's experience. Cuomo, on the other hand, has been trying to use his past dealings with Trump as a selling point, arguing that Mamdani is too inexperienced to handle the president. Meanwhile, Trump has been busy on social media, lashing out at Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, who campaigned with Mamdani. He accused her of causing problems with energy prices and even suggested looking into terminating New York City's congestion pricing.