'The Daily Show' Mocks Andrew Cuomo’s Final Campaign Effort
Jordan Klepper, host of The Daily Show, ridiculed Andrew Cuomo’s unusual attempt to regain political ground by featuring his Ford Bronco, which closely resembles O.J. Simpson’s infamous car. Klepper described Cuomo's last campaign push against New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as “bizarre.”
Cuomo's Campaign Context
Klepper noted that Cuomo, the former New York governor and mayoral candidate known for his bold remarks, is now running as an independent after losing the primary to Mamdani. He humorously contrasted Mamdani’s active presence in clubs with Cuomo’s claim to focus on serious, policy-driven campaigning.
The Ford Bronco Video Highlight
The show then showcased Cuomo’s campaign clip titled “The Good Luck Truck,” where Cuomo praised his 1996 Ford Bronco as an “oldie, but a goodie” and suggested it would help him win the election.
“A white, mid-’90s, Ford Bronco?” Klepper questioned, provoking laughter from the audience who recognized the car’s resemblance to the vehicle O.J. Simpson used during his notorious 1994 police chase.
“Isn’t that O.J.’s car?” Klepper asked. “This was his final pitch to voters? I own the only vehicle on the planet associated with murder.”
Summary
Klepper’s satirical critique highlights how Cuomo’s attempt to use nostalgia and symbolism with his Ford Bronco fell flat amid a heated political race.
Author's summary: Jordan Klepper satirizes Andrew Cuomo’s final campaign move by mocking his Ford Bronco, comparing it to O.J. Simpson’s infamous vehicle, underscoring the oddity of this political gambit.