Andrew Cuomo defends campaigning in white Ford Bronco

Andrew Cuomo Defends Campaigning in White Ford Bronco

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has addressed questions about his choice to campaign in a white Ford Bronco, clarifying that the car has no connection to the late O.J. Simpson. On the eve of New York City's Election Day, Cuomo posted a video on Instagram calling the vehicle his "Good luck truck" after social media users expressed surprise at seeing him inside it.

The 2025 New York City mayoral race has drawn national interest, with Cuomo running as an independent candidate. He faces state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

The White Ford Bronco's Historical Context

The white Ford Bronco became notorious in June 1994 when O.J. Simpson, the former football star, led police on a two-hour chase in the vehicle across Southern California. The chase occurred after Simpson was charged with murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.

Simpson's post-NFL years were overshadowed by his acquittal in the high-profile murder trial. He passed away in 2024 after battling cancer.

Media Coverage of Cuomo's Campaign Vehicle

"After a brief speech and some handshakes and selfies, Cuomo ignored my questions and got in the white Ford Bronco to be driven to the next stop in Washington Heights," Politico reporter Jeff Coltin wrote on X, sharing a photo of Cuomo entering the car.

Newsweek reached out to Cuomo’s representative for comment outside regular working hours but did not receive a reply.

Summary

Cuomo insists his use of the white Ford Bronco is unrelated to its infamous past, emphasizing it as a symbol of good luck during his mayoral campaign in a highly contested NYC election.

Newsweek — 2025-11-04