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LeftInTX

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32. Trump wants two of Mamdani's opponents to drop out.

Reply to tulipsandroses (Reply #5)

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 08:43 AM

Aug 2025

This way it will be: Mamdani vs Coumo or Mamdani vs Adams or Mamdani vs Sliwa. Instead of Mamdani vs Coumo, Adams and Sliwa.

Sliwa said he's not dropping out.

The four way race is going to increase Mamdani's chances.

Trump needs to stay out of NYC politics. He f'ing left the place!

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