• Former President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a role for Curtis Sliwa in a potential administration.
  • The move comes as Sliwa mounts his second consecutive bid for New York City mayor, polling third in a crowded field.
  • A role for the controversial activist would signal a deeper GOP focus on urban policy, crime, and immigration.

Donald Trump is weighing a potential position for Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels and current New York City mayoral candidate, within a future administration, according to people familiar with the matter. The discussions, which are still in early stages, highlight Trump’s ongoing strategy to cultivate allies in urban centers and amplify a law-and-order message.

The development arrives as Sliwa campaigns vigorously for City Hall, his second attempt after losing to Eric Adams in 2021. His current bid has managed to draw renewed, if cautious, interest from the city's business community. Executives from groups like the Partnership for New York City have recently met with Sliwa to discuss policy priorities, including tax reduction and measures to stem corporate relocations out of the city.

Sliwa’s political identity is deeply intertwined with his grassroots activism. He founded the Guardian Angels in the late 1970s to patrol city subways and combat crime, building a public persona as an outsider. His current campaign has been marked by polarizing tactics, including high-profile anti-illegal immigration demonstrations that have sometimes resulted in his arrest. He has also publicly apologized for past remarks about the Hasidic community, underscoring the delicate balance of identity politics in the race.

There has been no formal endorsement from Trump for either Sliwa or the incumbent, Mayor Eric Adams. In fact, Trump has previously suggested he might consider federal intervention in New York City's governance depending on the election's outcome. The reported consideration of Sliwa for a federal role suggests a parallel track is being explored, one that would leverage Sliwa’s profile regardless of the mayoral race's result.

Reached for comment, a spokesperson for Sliwa’s mayoral campaign did not immediately respond. The Trump campaign declined to confirm or deny the reports.

With polls showing Sliwa holding approximately 13% of the vote among registered city voters, a mayoral victory remains an uphill battle. A role advising a potential Trump administration on urban affairs or public safety, however, would instantly elevate his platform and likely intensify national debates on crime and immigration policy, reflecting the GOP's broader efforts to reclaim influence in major metropolitan areas.