Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- US President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race, urging voters not to elect Democratic front-runner Zohran Mamdani, while warning that federal funding for the city could be drastically reduced if Mamdani wins.

"Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him, and hope he does a fantastic job. He is capable of it, Mamdani is not," Trump posted on Truth Social Monday evening. Cuomo, an Independent candidate and former Democratic governor, responded cautiously, saying, "He's not endorsing me. He's opposing Mamdani."

Trump previously signaled that he would limit federal support to New York City if Mamdani were elected, calling...