Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has endorsed ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming New York City Democratic mayoral primary, citing Cuomo's management experience. This endorsement comes amidst Cuomo's bid for political redemption following his 2021 resignation due to sexual harassment allegations and a COVID-19 nursing home death investigation, and just weeks before the primary election.
Billionaire ex-Mayor Bloomberg endorses Cuomo in NYC Democratic primary showdown
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has endorsed ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming New York City Democratic mayoral primary, citing Cuomo's management experience. This endorsement comes amidst Cuomo's bid for political redemption following his 2021 resignation due to sexual harassment allegations and a COVID-19 nursing home death investigation, and just weeks before the primary election.
Trending- 1 2001: Bloomberg ran for mayor as a Republican.
- 2 2005: Bloomberg re-elected as a Republican.
- 3 2009: Bloomberg re-elected as an independent.
- 4 2020: Bloomberg launched unsuccessful Democratic presidential nomination bid.
- 5 2021: Andrew Cuomo resigned as governor.
- 6 Last month (May 2025): Justice Department opened criminal investigation into Cuomo.
- 7 March 1 (current year): Cuomo announced his mayoral candidacy.
- 8 Last week (before June 10): Zohran Mamdani endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- 9 Monday (June 9, 2025): Cuomo and Bloomberg met.
- 10 Tuesday (June 10, 2025): Bloomberg endorsed Cuomo.
- 11 June 14 (current year): Early voting begins.
- 12 June 24 (current year): Primary election.
- Bloomberg's endorsement boosts Cuomo's campaign
- Potentially influences voters in the Democratic primary
- Highlights the ideological divide within the Democratic party in NYC
What: Mike Bloomberg endorses Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor.
When: Tuesday (June 10, 2025), two weeks before June 24 primary, four days before June 14 early voting, Bloomberg and Cuomo met Monday (June 9, 2025). Cuomo resigned in 2021.
Where: New York City, New York State, Queens.
Why: Bloomberg believes Cuomo has the necessary management experience and government know-how to lead the city, especially after its struggles since the pandemic. Cuomo is seeking political redemption.
How: Bloomberg issued a statement of endorsement after meeting with Cuomo.