Trump touted as potential New York City mayor by newspaper as bookmaker offers 100-1 odds on ex-president taking job
DONALD Trump has been touted as potential New York City mayor by a newspaper as a bookmaker offered 100-1 odds on the ex-president taking the job.
The upcoming NYC Mayoral run has sparked speculation that Trump has a slight chance at filling Bill de Blasio's shoes.
De Blasio, the current in 2014, will end his final term on December 31, 2021.
Despite Trump not mentioning any plans for a mayoral run, The dubbed the former president's possible goal a "long shot."
According to Betfair sportsbook in the United Kingdom, Trump's odds at becoming NYC mayor is 100-1.
Others with the same chance of Trump, are Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa and former Staten Island congressman Max Rose, the report states.
The Review Journal questioned Trump's chances at obtaining the title and said: "Former Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang is the clear favorite, at -149, to replace Democratic NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is barred from running for a third term by term limits."
"The Democratic and Republican primaries for the 2021 NYC mayoral election are scheduled for June 22, followed by the general election Nov. 2," the paper explained.
It also recalled Betfair dubbing Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adam as the 5-1 second choice.
Meanwhile, back in January, de Blasio's revealed his administration was canceling contracts with the Trump Organization.
As he announced the "severing" of contracts, he said: "The contracts make very clear if a company and the leadership of that company is engaged in criminal activity, we have the right to sever the contract."
He added: "Inciting an insurrection against the United States government clearly constitutes criminal activity.";
Eric Trump has slammed the city's push to cancel Trump contracts, the reported.
The former president's son said in a statement: "Yet another example of Mayor de Blasio’s incompetence and blatant disregard for the facts."
Eric insisted: "The City of New York has no legal right to end our contracts, and if they elect to proceed, they will owe The Trump Organization over $30 million.
“This is nothing more than political discrimination, and we plan to fight vigorously."
The contract changes almost made for an early closing of two outdoor skating facilities in Central Park, Wollman Rink and Laskar.
However, rinks were allowed to stay open after many complaints.
"New York City kids deserve all the time on the ice they can get this year," de Blasio’s press secretary, Bill Neidhardt, said on Sunday evening. "The Wollman and Lasker rinks will stay open under current management for the few weeks left in this season."
Neidhardt added: "But make no mistake, we will not be doing business with the Trump Organization going forward. Inciting an insurrection will never be forgotten or forgiven."
The thought of Trump running for mayor, comes as he is and say he’s in charge of the Republican Party
Former President is reportedly planning to address his supporters on Sunday in his first speech since his White House departure.
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