Andrew Cuomo defends campaigning in white Ford Bronco

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has defended using a white Ford Bronco while campaigning for mayor, denying any link to the late O.J. Simpson. The independent candidate addressed the issue in an Instagram video on the eve of Election Day in New York City, calling the vehicle his "Good luck truck" after social media users reacted with surprise.

Newsweek reached out to Cuomo’s representatives for comment by email outside regular hours. The upcoming mayoral election has attracted national attention, with Cuomo facing state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.

The Bronco’s cultural baggage

The white Ford Bronco became infamous in June 1994 when O.J. Simpson led police on a two-hour chase through Southern California after being charged with the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. His subsequent acquittal turned the case into one of the most discussed trials in American history. Simpson died in 2024 at age 76 following a cancer diagnosis.

Media reaction

“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.” — Jeff Coltin, Politico reporter

The video and images of Cuomo using the vehicle continue to generate conversation online as his campaign nears its final stretch.

Author’s summary

Cuomo’s lighthearted use of a white Ford Bronco stirred media curiosity and cultural nostalgia ahead of New York’s high-profile mayoral race.

Newsweek — 2025-11-04