Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW – October 2
Oct 2, 2025
Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York and independent mayoral candidate, discusses his campaign following Mayor Adams' exit. He outlines his strategy to consolidate support and shares thoughts on Trump as a threat to NYC. Cuomo highlights the challenges of federal funding cuts and defends his housing plan, Build Baby Build. He addresses past allegations, advocating for lessons learned. Cuomo touches on economic inequality and expresses his focus solely on the mayoral role as he shares insights on political dynamics in the city.
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Shutdown Framed As Political Harm
- Murray frames the shutdown as deliberate Republican harm while casting Democrats as fighting to protect people from rising premiums.
- She says trust is broken because Republicans did not negotiate while government was open.
Cuomo Casts Himself As Mainstream Problem‑Solver
- Andrew Cuomo positions himself as a mainstream Democrat contrasting his experience with Zoran Mamdani's outsider pitch.
- He emphasizes law-and-order and pro-business stances to appeal across party lines in a short campaign window.
Seek Local Endorsements, Reject National Polarizers
- Cuomo says he would welcome Mayor Eric Adams's endorsement and expects to speak with him soon.
- He rejects aligning with President Trump and will not accept Trump's endorsement.