Some of those who supported Mamdani said they felt their contributions could forecast a rise in a larger network of Muslim Americans fundraising in national politics.

Sliwa referenced how Cuomo said in his own interview on Good Day that he did not run a strong race prior to the mayoral primary election. He also declared himself "the guy who can fight Zohran Mamdani," claiming that the other candidates are too preoccupied with demanding the others drop out of the race.