Rev. Al Sharpton speaks during a press conference and signing of legislation creating a commission for the study of reparations in New York on Dec. 19, 2023, in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
"He can endorse one or the other and let them have a battle over what is best for New York," Sharpton said.
In response to a question about Sharpton's comments, a spokesperson for Cuomo's campaign told Fox News Digital in an email that "everyone is entitled to their own political opinion."
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"We understand President Trump supports Eric Adams, and do not believe socialism is the answer," the spokesperson said. "Most New Yorkers are not Trumpers, and most New Yorkers are not socialists — the majority lies in the middle. We will continue to assess the current situation in the best interest of the people of the City of New York."
Zohran Mamdani speaks at his election victory party on June 25, 2025, in Queens, New York. (Barry Williams/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
In a victory over Cuomo and nine other candidates, Mamdani on Tuesday was officially declared the winner of New York City's Democratic Party primary for mayor.
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The New York City Board of Elections posted the official results of three rounds of the ranked choice voting from last week's mayoral primary, and Mamdani grabbed a majority in the third round, with 56% of the vote.
Eric Adams and Zohran Mamdani did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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