Hakeem Jeffries has declined to endorse Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, stating that Mamdani must demonstrate to a broader electorate, including neighborhoods Jeffries represents in Brooklyn, that his ideas are feasible. Jeffries acknowledged the legitimacy of Andrew Cuomo's criticism of Mamdani for living in a rent-controlled apartment, noting that the Mamdani campaign needs to address this issue. Meanwhile, Queens Borough President has endorsed Mamdani. An Eric Adams staffer praised Jeffries' refusal to endorse Mamdani. Separately, New York City's Democratic mayoral nominee intensified criticism of Andrew Cuomo by releasing a campaign video linking Cuomo to Jeffrey Epstein. Jeffries also commented on the Epstein matter, emphasizing the need for the American public to know the full truth. In a related political context, concerns about antisemitism within the Democratic Party were raised regarding endorsements in Minneapolis, where Senator Amy Klobuchar and Governor Tim Walz backed Mayor Jacob Frey despite controversy surrounding his opponent's staff.