'The Daily Show' Mocks Andrew Cuomo's Last-Ditch Election Effort
On Tuesday night, "The Daily Show" host Jordan Klepper satirized Andrew Cuomo’s unconventional attempt to defeat New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani by featuring Cuomo’s 1996 Ford Bronco, which bears a striking resemblance to O.J. Simpson’s notorious vehicle.
Klepper’s Commentary on Cuomo’s Campaign
Klepper described Cuomo as “the only man with a chance of perhaps beating Mamdani,” humorously adding that Cuomo is “most likely to tell the Statue of Liberty she has a hell of an ass.” He noted that after losing the primary to Mamdani, Cuomo decided to continue running as an independent candidate.
“And Mamdani is out there in da clubs, I assume, Cuomo’s final campaign pitch is da serious and da policy-driven.”
The "Good Luck Truck" Video
The show then played a clip from Cuomo’s campaign titled “The Good Luck Truck,” where Cuomo praised his 1996 Ford Bronco as an “oldie, but it is a goodie,” crediting the vehicle as a factor in his confidence to win the election.
Klepper reacted with disbelief:
“A white, mid-’90s, Ford Bronco? Isn’t that O.J.’s car?”
The audience erupted in laughter, recognizing the reference to O.J. Simpson’s infamous 1994 car chase.
Klepper’s Closing Remark
Klepper mocked the odd campaign strategy:
“This was his final pitch to voters? I own the only vehicle on the planet associated with murder.”
This satire highlights how Cuomo’s final campaign moves appeared strange and out of touch to the show’s audience.
Author’s summary: "The Daily Show" humorously criticized Andrew Cuomo's bizarre last-minute campaign involving a Ford Bronco resembling O.J. Simpson’s infamous car, portraying it as a desperate and peculiar effort to win votes.