Exclusive | Inside Curtis Sliwa’s decades-old feud with Trump –
The feud between GOP mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa and former President Donald Trump has been reignited, with Sliwa revealing that he hasn’t spoken to Trump in approximately 20 years. In a recent interview, Sliwa attributed their strained relationship to his satirical comments made on TV and during his radio talk show hosting days.
The last time Sliwa had any interaction with Trump was back in 2004 when Trump appeared as a guest on one of his radio shows. Despite their history, Trump has recently inserted himself into the mayoral race in an attempt to thwart the frontrunner, socialist Zohran Mamdani. Trump has urged long-shot candidates to drop out and make way for a more viable contender, potentially offering a plum administration position to Mayor Eric Adams.
Sources close to both men have indicated that there is no love lost between Sliwa and Trump. While there were previous discussions about a job offer for Sliwa within the Trump administration, Sliwa reportedly declined the offer. The relationship between the two has been characterized as a “love-hate” dynamic, with disagreements on various local issues over the years.
Despite their rocky history, Sliwa and Trump initially found common ground back in 1986 when they were both honored by the New York State Conservative Party. However, as Trump transitioned into politics, their relationship soured. Sliwa publicly criticized Trump for alleged fabrications and bankruptcies, leading to further animosity between the two.
Sliwa has expressed mixed feelings about a potential endorsement from Trump, suggesting that it could backfire and energize Mamdani’s campaign. While he stated that Trump should stay out of the election, he also acknowledged that an endorsement wouldn’t necessarily be unwelcome.
In conclusion, the ongoing rift between Sliwa and Trump adds another layer of drama to the already contentious mayoral race in New York City. Whether their relationship will impact the outcome of the election remains to be seen, but it is clear that the claws are out between these two political figures.
