NYC Mayor's Race: Adams and Sliwa Deny Trump Job Offer Rumors

Allegations of Job Offers

• 📰 A New York Times report suggests the Trump administration considered offering jobs to Mayor Eric Adams and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
• 🎯 The alleged goal was to entice them to withdraw from the NYC mayoral race, potentially benefiting Andrew Cuomo.

Candidate Responses

• 🚫 Both Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa have denied any knowledge of or involvement with such offers.
• 🗣️ Sliwa stated he has not spoken with President Trump or his administration and cannot be bribed to leave the race.
• 🏢 Adams' campaign confirmed they were not contacted by the White House regarding any job offers.

Zohran Mamdani's Stance

• 🧐 When asked about the report's implications, Zohran Mamdani emphasized the importance of democratic integrity over the electoral "horse race."
• 💬 He expressed concern about what such actions mean for New York City and the need for collaboration.

Andrew Cuomo's Campaign Moves

• 🗓️ Andrew Cuomo is planning to meet with seniors in Manhattan and the Bronx to discuss his first 100 days in office.
• 🤝 In a separate development, Cuomo challenged Mamdani to five debates, one in each borough, to ensure accountability.