Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo shocked listeners when he agreed with a radio host’s suggestion that his mayoral opponent Zohran Mamdani would “cheer” another 9/11 terrorist attack.
Shocking Radio Exchange Reveals Cuomo’s Desperation
The explosive comments emerged during Cuomo’s appearance on WABC radio with conservative host Sid Rosenberg. When Cuomo posed the hypothetical scenario of “another 9/11” with Mamdani as mayor, Rosenberg immediately responded that the candidate “would be cheering.” Rather than pushing back against this inflammatory suggestion, Cuomo chuckled and agreed, saying “That’s another problem.” This exchange demonstrates how far the disgraced former governor will go to salvage his failing political comeback.
Andrew Cuomo recently said, “God forbid another 9/11, can you imagine Mamdani in the seat?”
Zohran Mamdani responded, not by sympathizing with the many hypothetical victims, but by playing the victim and making everything about Muslims.
Mamdani hates NYC.
(pix11ny on TT) pic.twitter.com/m5eQ6Be5aN
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) October 24, 2025
The timing of these remarks appears calculated as Cuomo trails significantly in polling data. His willingness to invoke America’s worst terrorist attack for political gain reveals a candidate growing increasingly desperate. Conservative New Yorkers should be concerned about any politician who uses such sacred national tragedy as a campaign weapon, regardless of their opinion on either candidate’s fitness for office.
Mamdani Plays Victim Card While Avoiding Real Issues
Mamdani immediately responded by accusing Cuomo of Islamophobia and racism, claiming the comments targeted him solely because he would be NYC’s first Muslim mayor. He declared this “disgusting” behavior from someone who “was considered a leader in the Democratic Party.” However, Mamdani conveniently ignored the substantive concerns about his associations that prompted Cuomo’s comments. His response follows a familiar leftist playbook of deflecting criticism through identity politics rather than addressing legitimate policy questions.
In his Cuomo endorsement, Adams warned about: “Those Islamic extremisms that are burning churches in Nigeria. That are destroying communities in Germany. That have taken over the logical thinking.”
Cuomo’s 9/11 comments were just the tip of the iceberg. pic.twitter.com/vvYTvcnGie
— Yonah Lieberman 🔥 (@YonahLieberman) October 23, 2025
The candidate’s statement about “more than 1 million Muslims” in New York City appears designed to mobilize voters along religious lines rather than focus on qualifications and policy positions. This approach threatens to divide the city along sectarian lines when New Yorkers desperately need unity and competent leadership to address crime, economic decline, and quality of life issues.
Troubling Associations Raise National Security Questions
Cuomo’s spokesperson later clarified that the comments referenced Mamdani’s relationship with far-left streamer Hasan Piker, who notoriously declared “America deserved 9/11.” According to the campaign, 9/11 families specifically asked Mamdani to denounce Piker’s hateful statements, but he refused for months. This refusal to condemn anti-American rhetoric from close associates raises legitimate questions about Mamdani’s judgment and priorities that extend far beyond religious identity.
The fact that Cuomo held a press conference with 9/11 families to address this issue suggests genuine concern from those most affected by terrorism. When families who lost loved ones in America’s darkest hour express worry about a candidate’s associations, their voices deserve serious consideration rather than dismissal as religious bigotry.
NYC Mayoral Race Exposes Democratic Party Fractures
Recent debate footage showed Mamdani confronting Cuomo about sexual harassment allegations, with Charlotte Bennett, one of thirteen accusers, reportedly in attendance. This personal attack strategy indicates both campaigns prioritize character assassination over substantive policy discussions. Meanwhile, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa remains a long-shot third option for voters disgusted with both Democratic frontrunners’ behavior and radical positions that threaten traditional American values.
Vile moment at NYC mayoral debate on Thursday where Mamdani imposed a religious test on Cuomo as to whether he’s ever been to a mosque.
I’ve never been to one and don’t plan on ever going.
I was in NYC on 9/11. I reject the Islamic extremism of Mamdani.pic.twitter.com/Fhn5BjajqX
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) October 17, 2025
RealClearPolitics polling data shows Mamdani leading by 17.4 percent, suggesting New York voters may be prepared to elect someone described as a “communist frontrunner.” This potential outcome should alarm patriots nationwide, as America’s largest city could soon be governed by someone whose associations and ideology fundamentally oppose constitutional principles and American exceptionalism.
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Andrew Cuomo suggests Mamdani would cheer future terror attack
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