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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has officially endorsed Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the upcoming mayoral race, describing him as “the only man with the courage and heart to save New York.” The endorsement, made during Giuliani’s America’s Mayor Live podcast, marks a major moment in a race that has captured national attention.
Giuliani, 81, appeared alongside Sliwa as he praised the longtime activist and founder of the Guardian Angels for his “record of street-level leadership” and “devotion to the safety of ordinary New Yorkers.” During his remarks, Giuliani drew from his own legacy of crime reduction in the 1990s, saying that Sliwa’s commitment to public safety mirrors the same principles that once turned the city around.
“Curtis was on those streets when others hid in boardrooms,” Giuliani said. “He believes in New Yorkers, not bureaucrats.” The statement underscored Sliwa’s decades-long reputation as a hands-on community protector.
A lifelong New Yorker and conservative radio host, Sliwa has centered his campaign around restoring law and order, boosting NYPD morale, and improving the city’s overall quality of life. His opponents include progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, who supports redirecting police funds toward housing and social programs, and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking a political comeback as an independent candidate.
Giuliani’s endorsement is being viewed as a pivotal moment for Sliwa’s campaign. Known for overseeing the dramatic drop in crime rates during his tenure from 1994 to 2001, Giuliani remains a powerful figure among conservatives and moderate Democrats who long for a return to what they see as the city’s “golden era of safety.”
Political analysts say the move could consolidate GOP support and attract voters disillusioned with rising crime and economic challenges. For many, Giuliani’s involvement signals that New York’s next election may hinge on one issue above all others — restoring a sense of order and stability.