Pressure is mounting from business leaders, MAGA world influencers, independents, and moderate Democrats for Mr. Sliwa to quit the race so the anti-Zohran Mamdani vote can coalesce around one candidate and have at least a shot at beating the 33-year-old Democratic Socialist state assemblyman in November.
Sliwa emphasized his dedication to public service and animal welfare, stating, 'I care for animals like I care for people,' reflecting his years of commitment to helping the community.