Tech billionaire Elon Musk has entered the fray of New York City’s mayoral election, throwing his full backing behind Andrew Cuomo and urging voters to rally around the former governor’s independent campaign.
Taking to X on Monday, Musk declared that New Yorkers should cast their ballots for Cuomo, who is challenging Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and Republican contender Curtis Sliwa. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO made his position unmistakably clear, warning conservatives not to divide the vote. “Bear in mind that a vote for Curtis is really a vote for Mumdumi or whatever his name is,” Musk wrote. “VOTE CUOMO!”
Musk’s endorsement aligns him with a growing list of prominent business figures who have publicly voiced opposition to Mamdani, a state assemblyman known for his far-left platform and fierce anti-Israel rhetoric. Several high-profile billionaires have funneled significant financial support into the race in hopes of preventing a Mamdani victory.
Among those joining the anti-Mamdani camp are former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia, and hedge fund magnate Bill Ackman, each of whom has spoken out or contributed to efforts aimed at bolstering more moderate leadership for the city.
President Donald Trump also weighed in on the race, telling CBS News during a “60 Minutes” interview that “if it’s gonna be between a bad Democrat and a communist, I’m gonna pick the bad Democrat all the time, to be honest with you.”
{Matzav.com}
He’s saying good.