Curtis Sliwa Faces GOP Backlash Over Cat-Care Skit With Mayor Mamdani
Key Takeaways
- Sliwa participated in a cat-centric skit with Mayor Mamdani at the Inner Circle Dinner.
- GOP criticism and backlash followed the skit from some New York Republicans.
- Mamdani underwent allergy treatment in a pre-recorded segment to adopt a cat.
Cat Skit Sparks GOP Fury
Sliwa appeared alongside Mayor Mamdani in a cat-themed comedy sketch.
“reuters-16 The annual Inner Circle Dinner, a long-running New York political roast event known for its satirical takes on city leadership, drew renewed attention this year after a skit involving Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa sparked discussion among attendees and listeners”
Some Republicans accused Sliwa of betraying the party.

Former Governor Paterson called the move reprehensible.
Sliwa Defends Skit as Animal Rescue
Sliwa said the video was all about the cats.
He framed the skit as promoting animal rescue, a rare point of agreement.

President Trump drilled him for wanting to bring cats into Gracie Mansion.
Inner Circle Gaffe Fans Party Divisions
The Inner Circle sketch drew sharp reactions.
“Some GOP insiders are livid at 2025 mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa for cozying up to Mayor Zohran Mamdani in a cat-centric comedy skit — claiming the Guardian Angels founder “betrayed” them”
Catsimatidis said everybody had their mouths open.
Rosenberg said Curtis was hurting the Republican party.
Charity Event Meets Political Reality
The sketch was part of a long-running charity event known for satire.
Sliwa criticized the hypocrisy of Republican complaints.
The tension between satire and party loyalty remains.
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