Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed Monday that he’ll mount an independent run for New York City mayor – but vowed to drop out if he’s not in the lead to beat socialist Zohran Mamdani come September. Cuomo officially announced his intent in a video released on X that acknowledged his drubbing to Mamdani in the Democratic primary but not the chorus of high-profile calls for him to stay out of the general election race.

After his defeat at the hands of Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic Party mayoral primary in New York City, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo reset his campaign: less Trump and more affordability.