Several pro-Trump and MAGA voices expressed frustration at Curtis Silwa, the Republican candidate for New York mayor, on Thursday after Silwa's debate performance.

Silwa is the only Republican in the New York mayoral race. Front-runner Zohran Mamdani, a socialist, and independent candidate Andrew Cuomo are also vying for the seat.

President Donald Trump has tried to put his thumb on the scale of the race, threatening to revoke federal funding from New York City if they elect Mamdani. His administration has also reportedly struck a deal to support Cuomo's campaign, although Cuomo has denied such a deal exists.

Several right-wing figures expressed their frustration with Silwa on social media.

MAGA influencer Laura Loomer chided Silwa for not appropriately answering the question "Who is the best president in history?"

"None of the candidates said President Trump. Not even the Republican @CurtisSliwa," Loomer posted on X. "And this is why @CurtisSliwa should drop out. He just doesn’t get it. So lame."

"After watching this 2 hour long debate, I only have one major takeaway… Curtis Silwa very much so endorses Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of NYC," comedian Zach Sage Fox, who leads Cuomo's social media team, posted on X.

"He comes across as a good man who cares and knows a lot about the City," hedge fund manager Bill Ackman posted on X. "But if he really cared as much about NYC as he seems to, he needs to drop out of the race tomorrow. A vote for Sliwa is a vote for Mamdani. Sliwa will hand NYC to Mamdani if he stays in. And I am concerned he will do so as he comes across as having a big ego, and he is out of touch with his place in the polls."

"Hey @CurtisSliwa drop out NOW if you actually care about NY!!!" Ellie Cohanim, former deputy envoy to combat antisemitism in the first Trump administration, posted on X.