Andrew Cuomo’s campaign briefly posted an AI-generated attack ad titled “Criminals for Zohran Mamdani.” The video depicted a series of racially coded caricatures — including a Black man wearing a keffiyeh “shoplifting,” an “abuser,” a “trafficker,” and a “drug dealer” — all declaring support for New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. The ad was deleted within hours after public backlash, but screenshots are now circulating widely online, sparking accusations of anti-Black racism and Islamophobia.

Never forget Andrew Cuomo insanely racist AI slop ad. He has no business running one of the most diverse cities in the world. #andrewcuomo #ai #ad #zohranmamdani #nycmayor | iamblakeley