Fact Check: Cuomo and Adams urge each other to exit NYC mayor race!
What We Know
The claim that "Cuomo and Adams urge each other to exit NYC mayor race" is misleading. Recent reports indicate that both former Governor Andrew Cuomo and current Mayor Eric Adams are actively participating in the New York City mayoral race, with no public statements urging each other to withdraw. Cuomo recently announced his candidacy, stating he aims to "save our city," while Adams has publicly criticized Cuomo, suggesting he believes the city needs to be saved "from him" (AP News). Furthermore, Adams expressed frustration over Cuomo's entry into the race, saying, "Why is he in my race?" indicating a competitive rather than cooperative stance (New York Post).
Analysis
The assertion that Cuomo and Adams are urging each other to exit the race lacks any supporting evidence from credible sources. Instead, the available information shows a competitive dynamic between the two politicians. Cuomo's campaign launch included a video criticizing the current leadership in New York City, which suggests he is positioning himself as a viable candidate rather than considering withdrawal (AP News).
Adams' comments about Cuomo indicate that he views Cuomo as a competitor who could siphon votes from him, rather than someone he wishes to see exit the race. His remarks about Cuomo taking votes away from him further emphasize the competitive nature of their relationship (New York Post).
Given that both candidates are actively campaigning and publicly engaging in a back-and-forth, the claim that they are urging each other to exit the race is not substantiated by the facts.
Conclusion
Verdict: False
The claim that Cuomo and Adams are urging each other to exit the NYC mayoral race is inaccurate. Both candidates are actively participating in the race and have not made statements suggesting they want the other to withdraw. Instead, they are positioning themselves against one another, indicating a competitive political environment.
