Andrew Cuomo Defends Campaigning in White Ford Bronco
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has explained his decision to campaign in a white Ford Bronco, dismissing any connection to the late O.J. Simpson. On the eve of Election Day in New York City, Cuomo posted a video on Instagram referring to the vehicle as his "Good luck truck," responding to social media users who were puzzled by his choice of car.
New York City Mayoral Race
The city's mayoral election has attracted national attention, featuring Cuomo running as an independent against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
History Behind the Ford Bronco
The white Ford Bronco became infamous during the June 1994 police chase involving O.J. Simpson, who was charged with the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. Simpson’s subsequent trial ended in a highly controversial acquittal. Simpson passed away in 2024 after battling cancer.
“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.”
Newsweek reached out to Cuomo's representative for comment outside of regular hours but received no immediate response.
Author's Summary
Andrew Cuomo addressed concerns about his white Ford Bronco during his NYC mayoral campaign, emphasizing it as a personal good-luck charm unrelated to O.J. Simpson’s legacy.