Trump's Catty Attack on NYC Mayoral Candidate: A Fur-ious Feud?
President Trump has launched a scathing attack on Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa, known for his love of cats and his work with the Guardian Angels. Trump, during an appearance on Fox & Friends, dismissed Sliwa as a "cat-loving lightweight," criticizing Sliwa's proposal to allow cats in Gracie Mansion.
Trump's comments are in line with his history of using animal-related insults to denigrate his opponents, as noted in a 2018 Washington Post article. This isn't the first time animal-related comments have dominated political discourse; Vice President JD Vance previously sparked controversy with remarks about "childless cat ladies" during the 2024 election.
Sliwa responded to Trump's criticism, stating that he would focus on animal welfare, affordability, and improving the quality of life in New York City as mayor. Sliwa and his wife share their home with six cats.
This incident highlights the sometimes surprising ways in which animal-related issues intersect with political discourse in NYC and beyond.
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