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Cuomo Challenges Mamdani to Debates Amid Trump Controversy

9/5/2025

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Andrew Cuomo challenged Zohran Mamdani to five debates in NYC, criticizing his media responses.
Mamdani proposed a debate with Donald Trump, accusing him of negatively impacting New Yorkers.
Reports indicate Trump may offer jobs to Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa to support Cuomo.
Cuomo called Mamdani's policies "absurd" and suggested candidates pledge to withdraw if trailing in polls.
Sliwa stated the race is between him and Mamdani, dismissing Cuomo and Adams as contenders.

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Andrew Cuomo challenged Zohran Mamdani to five debates in NYC, criticizing his media responses.
Mamdani proposed a debate with Donald Trump, accusing him of negatively impacting New Yorkers.
Reports indicate Trump may offer jobs to Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa to support Cuomo.
Cuomo called Mamdani's policies "absurd" and suggested candidates pledge to withdraw if trailing in polls.
Sliwa stated the race is between him and Mamdani, dismissing Cuomo and Adams as contenders.