The shocking vote of confidence came despite Mayor Eric Adams, who has repeatedly cozied up to Trump, also vying for re-election on an independent line in the general race. Adams has attacked Cuomo for staying in the race, claiming that he alone should be the one to take on Mamdani in November.

President Donald Trump said that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has "a good shot" for his independent run in New York City's mayoral race.