New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has fired back at Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk after the billionaire endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race.
Background
Earlier in the day, Musk urged New Yorkers to vote for Cuomo, who is running an independent campaign against Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, and Republican contender Curtis Sliwa. Musk wrote on social media, “Bear in mind that a vote for Curtis is really a vote for Mumdumi or whatever his name is. VOTE CUOMO!”
Mamdani’s Response
The Queens-based lawmaker quickly hit back, posting on social media, “Another big endorsement for @andrewcuomo. And it only cost $959 million in tax breaks.” Mamdani’s jab referred to a deal in which Cuomo’s administration approved $959 million in state funding for a solar panel company tied to Musk’s family, which was later acquired by Tesla.
Corruption Scandal
The project failed to deliver on its economic development goals and became entangled in one of the most significant corruption scandals to hit a New York governor’s administration.
NYC Mayoral Election
The New York City mayoral election is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
Trump Weighs In
President Donald Trump also endorsed Cuomo on Monday, calling him the only viable option to defeat Mamdani. Trump wrote on social media, “Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him, and hope he does a fantastic job. He is capable of it, Mamdani is not!”
Trump’s Previous Comments
In September, Trump brushed off Republican mayoral candidate Sliwa — his own party’s contender — calling him “not exactly prime time” and mocking his well-known fondness for cats.
Market Trends
According to market analysis, TSLA continues to exhibit a solid price trend over short, medium, and long-term periods.
Conclusion
The endorsements from Musk and Trump have added a new layer of complexity to the NYC mayoral race. As the election approaches, voters will have to consider the implications of these endorsements and the candidates’ policies.
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