Rich Azzopardi
Rich Azzopardi is a seasoned political strategist and communications expert, best known for his role as a spokesperson for former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. He has garnered attention for defending Cuomo during controversies, including the state's handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes. Azzopardi has emphasized the importance of legal outcomes over political narratives, asserting that the truth prevails when issues are addressed in court.
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Cuomo campaign spokesperson Rich Azzopardi told Fox News Digital that Mamdani is lying about Trump endorsing the former governor.
NYC mayoral frontrunner Mamdani vows to reject Trump funding 'threats'
United States· 2025-11-03
Rich Azzopardi is a spokesperson for Andrew Cuomo's campaign.
Νέα Υόρκη: Σκληρή μάχη για τη δημαρχία σε ρευστό πολιτικό σκηνικό
Greece· 2025-11-03
Rich Azzopardi is a spokesperson for Andrew Cuomo, emphasizing the support voters have for him.
Zohran Mamdani working to woo black voters away from Adams and Cuomo | World News
Jamaica· 2025-08-30
Cuomo’s senior adviser, Rich Azzopardi, defended the comment to the New York Post.
DeSantis has 5-word response to Cuomo joke about moving to FloridaUnited States· 2025-07-22
Cuomo senior advisor Rich Azzopardi backed the idea of a poll to determine the strongest candidate against Mamdani.
Moderate rivals plot to block Mamdani's NYC election bid after primary victoryUnited States· 2025-07-08
Cuomo spokesperson Rich Azzopardi said 'We’ll be continuing conversations with people from all across the city while determining next steps.'
Zohran Mamdani wins New York’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating Andrew Cuomo
Canada· 2025-07-01
Rich Azzopardi confirmed that Andrew Cuomo was conceding the primary race.
Mamdani poised to win New York Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedesUnited States· 2025-06-25
Rich Azzopardi, Cuomo’s spokesperson, stated that Cuomo testified truthfully about events from four years earlier.
DOJ opens criminal investigation into Cuomo over COVID testimony to CongressUnited States· 2025-05-21
Rich Azzopardi stated that Andrew Cuomo had not been informed of any investigation.
Cuomo probe will add to fears Trump is politicizing justiceUnited States· 2025-05-21
Rich Azzopardi, a spokesperson for the former governor, said that they had not been informed of the federal investigation.
Justice Department opens investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew CuomoUnited States· 2025-05-21Cuomo spokesperson Rich Azzopardi welcomed the ruling and noted it was the second such case to be tossed on similar grounds.
Second COVID nursing home death's case against Cuomo dismissedUnited States· 2025-04-01
