Former New York Representative Zahran

Former New York Representative Zahran

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Former Long Island Rep. George Santos revealed he would flee the Big Apple if… Zahran the Democratic Socialist Mamdani He was elected mayor — urging Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa to form a “coalition.”

“Sadly, it appears that my family and I will be leaving the city I have called home my entire life. New York City will become a very dangerous place to live if we elect Mayor Mamdani, and that is a risk I am not willing to take now because I want to start growing my family.” Santos wrote on X Tuesday.

The left-wing Democratic candidate holds a double-digit lead over independent candidate former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. According to a recent opinion poll From Gotham Bowling and the City AARP.

Jorge Santos sits on the House floor before the January 6, 2023 session. AP

Santos, 37, has not officially endorsed any candidate, instead joining a growing crowd of Republicans calling on Sliwa to step aside and join the Republican Party. With Cuomo For the “common good” – two weeks before the polls open in the general election.

“I pray that God will enlighten the mind of Republican Curtis Sliwa and give him the strength, courage and humility to step down and Work with Cuomo to save New York City From the disaster of Marxism/Sharia.” Santos wrote hours later.

“Andrew Cuomo, he presented the partnership proposal to Curtis and formed a coalition to save New York City,” he said. “It is time to put aside our personal needs and unite for the greater good of the nation’s largest city.”

Santos received some criticism online for cheering on Cuomo, but admitted he was “out of the picture” during his recent imprisonment.

“Obviously I was out of the picture and I am fully aware that Cuomo is a terrible human being… My point above is based on the polls I read.” He said. “Please don’t shoot me and instead teach me what I missed.”

“I love you all and let’s have a good, strong conversation about this,” Santos added. “The one thing I think we all agree on is that Mamdani is bad for New York City.”

On Tuesday, Sliwa rejected calls for him to withdraw from the race.

“Let’s be very clear: I will not withdraw from the race, under any circumstances,” Sliwa said during a news conference on the Upper West Side, revealing that he would turn down a big payday to remain in the race.

He added: “I was actually offered money to withdraw from school, so I said no.”

New York City mayoral candidate Zahran Mamdani listens to the concerns of union members in Manhattan on October 17, 2025. Robert Miller
New York City Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa speaks to the media on Broadway at W. 72nd Street on October 21, 2025. Robert Miller

The Guardian Angels founder – who claimed to have turned down $10 million in “bribes” in exchange for dropping out – has stubbornly stood his ground, while targeting the donor class for trying to interfere in the heated race.

“The billionaires led the way and were wrong every step of the way,” Sliwa told reporters.

Santos’ comments on the closely watched New York City mayor’s race come days later President Trump commuted his 87-month prison sentence Charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

On Friday, Trump announced his decision to commute the imprisoned congressman’s prison sentence, citing “horrible” mistreatment by the Bureau of Prisons.

“George Santos was somewhat of a ‘rogue,’ but there are many rogues all over our country who did not have to spend seven years in prison,” Trump said on Truth Social.


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Santos served a total of 84 days of his 7+ year prison sentence at FCI Fairton, New Jersey.

It was He was released from a medium security facility At around 11pm he was taken away in an unmarked SUV.

The lying politician returned to social media to thank Trump and say he was given a second chance at life.

Santos has also begun fulfilling orders on Cameo, sharing personalized selfie-style messages with customers who pay on the platform.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Assemblyman Zahran Mamdani raise their hands during a debate on October 16, 2025. Angelina Katsanis/UPI/Shutterstock
Jorge Santos appears in his first “cameo” after his release from prison on October 18, 2025. Jorge Santos/cameo

The first “engraving” by Santos She was wishing for former Trump White House staffer Megan Small Happy birthday, according to a video posted online.

“Jorge Santos, just got out of prison,” the former prisoner said with a laugh, before finishing his birthday message.

Santos did not reveal where he would move if Mamdani wins in November.

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