This is unbelievable.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, once seen as a “moderate Democrat,” is now stunning political observers by praising far-left New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani — a self-described socialist pushing to defund police and weaken the city’s criminal justice system.
In a glowing CNN interview, Buttigieg applauded Mamdani’s “extraordinary” campaign, saying he could be “a great mayor.”
“He’s not just running to win,” Buttigieg said, “he’s running to bring people together.”
Critics say that’s rich coming from a candidate whose platform divides voters on nearly every major issue — from policing and education to taxes and public safety.
Democrats Split as Buttigieg Backs Radical Agenda
While leading Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries have avoided endorsing Mamdani, Buttigieg appears eager to align with the party’s socialist wing — a risky gamble as he quietly tests the waters for a 2028 presidential run.
Instead of distancing himself from the far-left, Buttigieg used the opportunity to attack former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, calling him “morally disqualified” from public life.
Cuomo’s camp hit back hard.
“One would think Buttigieg would have a moral problem with a city that wants no jails, fewer police, and collapsing education standards,” Cuomo aide Rich Azzopardi told The Post.
Cuomo Fights Back, Buttigieg Plays Politics
Cuomo, still defending himself over the pandemic nursing home scandal and sexual harassment claims, reminded voters that prosecutors declined to charge him and that several lawsuits were dropped.
Political insiders say Buttigieg’s praise for Mamdani is a calculated move — a way to gain attention from younger progressives while distancing himself from the traditional Democrats who once backed Joe Biden.
With Election Day set for November 4, Democrats are now more divided than ever. President Trump’s allies say the move proves the Democratic Party is sprinting toward socialism, leaving ordinary Americans behind.
Bottom Line
Pete Buttigieg’s glowing remarks about a socialist candidate may thrill the far-left — but for millions of Americans, it’s just another reminder of how radical and out of touch today’s Democrats have become.