Trump’s allies reportedly plot to offer Mayor Adams a job to clear the field for Cuomo.
In a stunning political maneuver ripped from a blockbuster thriller, sources have revealed a desperate plot by Donald Trump’s advisers to manipulate the New York City mayoral race. The target? Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. The bait? A high-level position in the Trump administration, possibly an ambassadorship. The ultimate goal? To clear the path for former Governor Andrew Cuomo and stop the Democratic front-runner, Zohran Mamdani, from winning at all costs.
According to explosive reports from the New York Times, this audacious scheme has been the subject of secret discussions for weeks and has taken on new urgency as the election’s final days approach. The plan is a direct response to the meteoric rise of Zohran Mamdani, a progressive whose “anti-Israel” views have sent shockwaves of fear through the city’s business elite and moderate political circles.
The sources, three of whom are familiar with the matter, confirm the talks are focused on using a job offer to get Adams to drop his independent bid, which, along with Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa’s campaign, is seen as siphoning votes that could otherwise go to Cuomo. While Sliwa has publicly rejected a Washington post, the discussions show a deep-seated determination by Trump’s allies to prevent a Mamdani victory.
The alleged collusion is a dramatic escalation in a race already rife with intrigue. Previous reports had hinted at Trump’s personal involvement, including multiple phone calls with Cuomo—claims the former governor has denied. Adams, who is running as an independent after losing the primary to Mamdani, has also publicly vowed to “save” New York from the Democratic socialist’s agenda.
When confronted with the bombshell report, Mayor Adams maintained a defiant stance, stating, “I’ve never had a problem finding jobs,” but insisted he is not seeking one and remains committed to his campaign. Meanwhile, Mamdani has wasted no time in condemning the reports, calling the alleged “backroom deals” and “corrupt agreements” a shameful “affront to our democracy.”
The political anxiety surrounding Mamdani stems from his highly controversial public record on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This includes his refusal to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada” and his criticism of Israel on October 8, 2023—just one day after the horrific Hamas massacre in southern Israel.
