Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani reacted to New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropping out of the mayoral race, saying former Governor Andrew Cuomo “got his wish.”

The comment came shortly after Adams announced his withdrawal, a decision that has reshaped the city’s political landscape and intensified speculation over who will emerge as the leading candidate.

Mamdani’s sharp response underscores the tensions within New York’s Democratic Party, where rival factions have long clashed over leadership and policy direction. Cuomo, who left office in 2021 amid scandal, has remained a controversial figure in state politics but continues to exert influence behind the scenes.

With Adams out of the race, attention now shifts to how Democrats will consolidate support ahead of the next phase of the campaign.