The conversations have also involved Curtis Sliwa with the goal of giving Andrew Cuomo a better chance of defeating Zohran Mamdani in November.

The conversations have also involved Curtis Sliwa with the goal of giving Andrew Cuomo a better chance of defeating Zohran Mamdani in November.

US president could intervene in New York mayoral race to prevent Zohran Mamdani from winning

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has told confidants that he would consider abandoning his re-election bid, despite his public denials.

The discussions are said to be part of an effort to get Mayor Eric Adams to end his mayoral campaign in New York City, clearing a path for Andrew Cuomo.

President Donald Trump recently said he’d like to see two people drop out of the NYC mayor's race “and have it be one on one.” He didn't specify who.

Mr Adams is currently fourth in the polls, trailing frontrunners Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and the Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa

President Trump has said he wants two candidates to drop out of the New York mayor's race to clear the way to beat Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.