Andrew Cuomo meets with Al Sharpton amid NYC mayoral campaign

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is currently running for New York City mayor, recently met with civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton at a New York City restaurant. Cuomo shared a photo of their meeting on social media, expressing his enjoyment of catching up with his “old friend” Sharpton.

In response, Sharpton also shared the photo on his social media, describing their meeting as a “breakfast meeting.” He mentioned that Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist and front-runner for mayor, would be appearing on his MSNBC show “PoliticsNation” over the weekend.

Reports suggest that Cuomo may have been seeking Sharpton’s endorsement, as he asked the influential activist to “have an open mind” about the mayoral race. Sharpton, who has known Cuomo for decades, expressed his admiration for Mamdani but emphasized his longstanding relationship with the Cuomo family.

The meeting took place amidst rumors that current Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an Independent after dropping out of the Democratic primary, might consider stepping down for a potential job offer in the Trump administration. However, Adams has refuted these speculations.

Recent polls indicate that Mamdani is leading the race with 44% support, followed by Cuomo at 25%, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa at 12%, and Adams at 7%. Sharpton had previously urged Cuomo to step aside after losing to Mamdani in the Democratic primary, suggesting that it would be in the best interest of Cuomo’s legacy to allow a one-on-one race between Mamdani and Adams.

A spokesperson for Cuomo stated that the meeting with Sharpton was productive and positive, focusing on important issues affecting the city, state, and nation. As the election approaches in November, the dynamics of the mayoral race continue to evolve.

Fox News Digital has reached out to both Cuomo and Sharpton for further comments on the meeting. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.