SLIWA'S SHAME: Campaign Staff ROBBED After Crushing Defeat!

The aftermath of a bruising mayoral election in New York City has taken a troubling turn for Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels. Following his distant third-place finish, accusations are surfacing that his campaign failed to compensate workers who dedicated weeks to his bid for office.

Canvassers who pounded the pavement and made countless phone calls during the final stretch of the campaign report being promised wages that never arrived. The total amount owed reportedly reaches into the thousands of dollars, leaving dedicated volunteers feeling betrayed and financially strained.

One former worker expressed deep disappointment, stating the situation felt particularly jarring coming from a candidate who campaigned on a platform of honesty and reform. Another canvasser, Alonzo Henderson, emphasized the fundamental importance of keeping promises, especially for a candidate advocating for change.

Within Republican circles, frustration is mounting. Insiders reveal a surge of complaints from hourly paid canvassers who urgently need the money they were promised. The issue threatens to overshadow any remaining goodwill from the campaign.

The Sliwa campaign vehemently denies the allegations, claiming all workers will eventually be paid. A spokesperson attributes the delay to a necessary verification process with the New York City Campaign Finance Board, insisting it’s a standard procedure.

Sliwa himself echoed this explanation, stating that anyone with submitted timesheets will receive payment by December 1st. He characterized the verification as routine and firmly denied intentionally withholding wages from anyone.

The controversy is particularly stinging given the campaign’s financial resources. Sliwa raised nearly $7 million, including substantial public matching funds, and reportedly had around $1.7 million in cash remaining after the election.

Sliwa’s disappointing 7% vote share on November 4th, trailing both the winning candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, has now been compounded by these accusations. The timing raises questions about the campaign’s financial management and priorities.

This isn’t the first time Sliwa’s financial dealings have come under scrutiny. In 2023, his ex-wife filed a lawsuit alleging over $530,000 in unpaid child support, accusing him of unilaterally halting court-ordered payments.

Further complicating matters, records indicate a corporation registered under Sliwa’s name owes nearly $4,000 in unpaid state taxes. The campaign attributed this to a clerical error involving a dissolved company, claiming all personal taxes have been paid.

The allegations have ignited anger among Republican activists still grappling with the unexpected election outcome. Some party officials believe this situation has severely damaged Sliwa’s credibility and undermined his populist message.

Even a former employer, billionaire John Catsimatidis, publicly criticized Sliwa for refusing to withdraw from the race, arguing his continued candidacy split the conservative vote and contributed to the loss.

Sliwa, once a celebrated figure as the founder of the Guardian Angels, built his latest campaign on a promise to “take back New York.” Now, he faces accusations that his own campaign failed to honor its commitments to the very people who worked to deliver that message.