New York elections: Mamdani is the favorite. Trump: "If you vote for him, there will be no funding."

Today, November 4th, New York will elect the new mayor in one of the most heated contests of recent years. In the running are the Democrat Zohran Mamdani, the former governor Andrew Cuomo and the Republican Curtis Slidea. What shook the day before was a message from US President Donald Trump, who called Mamdani “a communist” and He threatened to cut off federal funding to the city if he wins.

"It is highly unlikely that it will contribute federal funds, if not for the bare minimum, to my beloved first home because, led by a communist, this once great city has zero chance of success, or even survival", Trump wrote on his social network Truth.

In the post, the president He urged voters not to vote for Republican candidate Sliwa either, but to choose Cuomo: "The situation can only get worse with a communist at the helm. As President, I don't want to send good money after this mistake. I would much rather see a Democrat with a history of success win than an inexperienced Communist.”, declared the Tycoon. Trump ultimately called Mamdani “bottom of the class” as a congressman. The President then stated: “That Andrew Cuomo Like it or not, you really have no choice. You have to vote for him and hope he does a fantastic job. He is capable of it, Mamdani is not.", He concluded.

Elon Musk supports the tycoon: "Vote for Cuomo"

In the last few hours too Elon Musk intervened in the debate, inviting his 228 millions of followers to vote for former Governor Cuomo. "Keep in mind that a vote for Curtis is a vote for Mumdumi or whatever his name is. Vote for Cuomo.", wrote the entrepreneur on X, deliberately distorting Mamdani's name.

The message has raised indignant reactions, with many users accusing Musk of targeting the Democratic candidate for his Muslim faith. Mamdani, born in Kampala to Ugandan parents of Indian origin, would in fact be the first Muslim mayor in the history of New York.

The elections are held in a climate of strong polarization. Mamdani, New York State Representative and emerging face of the socialist wing of the Democratic Party, focused the campaign on social equity, public housing and sustainable transportCuomo, former governor of New York State from 2011 to 2021, belonging to the less radical Democratic wing, focuses on experience and the promise of reconcile the city with Washington, while Sliwa, republican, founder of the Guardian Angels, maintains a line of order and safety.

The vote, scheduled for today, will be a decisive test not only for the future of the city, but also for the relations between the White House and the most populous metropolis in America.