Trump Advisors Contemplate Employment Prospect for Adams Should He Withdraw from Mayor's Campaign

In the final stretch of the New York mayoral campaign season, discussions about a potential intervention in the race have taken on added urgency. These discussions, which have been ongoing for weeks, involve advisers to President Trump and former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.

The topic of intervening in the race to benefit Governor Cuomo, who is running as a third-party candidate after losing the Democratic primary, has been under consideration. However, it's important to note that these discussions do not necessarily guarantee any formal action or appointment.

The group, which includes New Yorkers and allies of Governor Cuomo, is looking for ways to halt the rise of Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman and democratic socialist, who is the Democratic nominee for the mayoral race.

One strategy being discussed is offering the mayor public or private sector jobs to encourage Mr. Mamdani to drop out of the race. Another strategy involves finding a possible place in the administration for the Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa.

Advisers to President Trump have also discussed the possibility of giving Mayor Eric Adams of New York City a position in the administration. However, it's unclear if these discussions will ultimately amount to anything, and it's not confirmed that President Trump himself has agreed to these discussions.

Overlapping conversations are occurring among some of New York City's biggest real estate executives and allies of former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. The goal of these discussions is to clear the field in November's mayoral election and damage the chances of the Democratic front-runner, Zohran Mamdani. The ultimate aim remains to give Governor Cuomo a better chance of defeating Mr. Mamdani in November's general election.

It's important to note that as of the article's publication date, the discussions are not confirmed to have had any direct impact on the mayoral race. The group fears that Mr. Mamdani's election could sour the city's business climate, which is a concern for many involved in these discussions.

These discussions are reminiscent of previous talks that occurred last year, when advisers to President Trump discussed offering a position to Mayor Adams. However, those talks did not lead to any concrete action.

As the mayoral race heats up, the outcome of these discussions could have significant implications for the city's political landscape. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.