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Andrew Cuomo: “Mamdani is an existential threat and he wants to do…”

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Published October 1, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:52

The dynamics didn't really change in the succeeding few weeks, right? No. But I do believe the ultimate calculus was what the mayor said it was. I believe it was sincere that he believes Mamdani is an existential threat and he wants to do everything he can to help stop Mamdani. and therefore he put his ambition aside for that purpose. I believe he is sincere in that and I believe that is true. (00:52–01:01)

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