The Breakfast Club

INTERVIEW: Curtis Sliwa On NYC Loyalty & Not Backing Down In The Mayoral Race

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Oct 16, 2025
Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and seasoned mayoral candidate, dives into pressing issues like public safety and youth outreach. He shares his tough experiences, including time on Rikers and encounters with crime, emphasizing his commitment to outer boroughs. Curtis critiques opponents like Eric Adams and discusses his refusal to bow to financial pressures to drop out of the race. He champions vocational training as vital for workforce needs and proposes innovative ideas like an income tax holiday for young residents. His populist approach stresses grassroots engagement and accountability.
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ADVICE

Use Animal Welfare To Broaden Appeal

  • Create an independent "Protect Animals" ballot line to attract nonpartisan animal-loving voters.
  • Use animal welfare to expand appeal beyond traditional party lines.
ANECDOTE

Long, Complicated Ties With Trump

  • Sliwa describes a decades-long, "love-hate" relationship with Donald Trump and intermittent communications.
  • He asserts Trump has not actively supported him in the current race.
INSIGHT

Rejecting Buyouts To Trust Voters

  • Sliwa claims he refused billionaire offers to drop out, framing money as corrupting political outcomes.
  • He vows to let voters decide rather than billionaire influence.
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