'The Daily Show' Mocks Andrew Cuomo's Bizarre Campaign Move
On Tuesday night, “The Daily Show” host Jordan Klepper ridiculed Andrew Cuomo’s unusual final attempt to win against New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The former governor showcased his 1996 Ford Bronco, which bore a striking resemblance to O.J. Simpson’s infamous vehicle, calling it his “Good Luck Truck.”
“The only man with a chance of perhaps beating Mamdani is Andrew Cuomo, former New York governor, and mayoral candidate most likely to tell the Statue of Liberty she has a hell of an ass,” Klepper said during the show recorded before the election results.
Klepper noted that after losing the primary, Cuomo was running as an independent, while Mamdani focused on connecting with voters in clubs. Cuomo’s video clip was introduced by the show with irony, highlighting his reliance on the vintage truck as a symbol of perseverance.
“A white, mid-’90s, Ford Bronco? Isn’t that O.J.’s car?” Klepper joked, prompting laughter from the audience as they recognized the notorious reference.
The comedic segment turned Cuomo’s vehicle choice into a punchline, suggesting that linking himself to one of the most infamous cars in American history was an odd campaign strategy.
Author's summary:
Klepper humorously exposed Cuomo’s eccentric campaign stunt with his old Ford Bronco, turning a political misstep into a viral late-night moment.