This New York City councilman may be spinning a tall tale.

Towering politicians are coming out of the woodwork to claim that the Guinness World Records came up short when it named Brooklyn councilman Robert Cornegy the tallest male politician in the world.

North Dakota insurance commissioner Jon Godfread claimed he’s the title’s rightful owner since he reportedly stands an inch and 3/4 higher than the Brooklyn Democrat’s 6 feet, 10 inches.

The Republican, who played basketball at the University of Iowa and in Germany, said he simply didn’t know that “being a tall politician was a thing.”

Meanwhile, Brad Sellers, a 7-foot former Ohio State and Chicago Bulls star-turned-mayor of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, claimed the honor should be his.

Yao Ming, a former NBA star who is now a delegate in the advisory body to China’s National People’s Congress, could top them at 7 feet, 6 inches.

A Guinness spokeswoman said Cornegy, 53, was confirmed as being taller than the previous record holder. Any pols who think they can break his record can submit an application to Guinness.

At a City Hall ceremony recognizing him with the title Wednesday, Cornegy said the honor “fulfills a childhood fantasy.”

“Every kid grows up wanting to be in Guinness,” he said.

With Wires