Saturday, February 15, 2025

NYC Mayor Adams Faces Critical Weekend


New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing a pivotal weekend as pressure intensifies for him to resign, with Governor Kathy Hochul also facing calls to remove him from office. The situation stems from allegations that Adams is beholden to President Trump after the Justice Department dropped a criminal case against him.

Key developments:

  • Adams has become increasingly isolated from former allies, with some turning against him and others grappling with whether to continue supporting the city's second black mayor.
  • Sources indicate that Hochul has begun behind-the-scenes discussions about removing Adams from City Hall, following her confirmation that she was consulting state officials about his future.
  • The controversy erupted after Trump's DOJ ordered Manhattan federal prosecutors to drop historic corruption charges against Adams, citing political motivation and the impact on his ability to lead and support the president's immigration agenda.
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James acknowledged ongoing discussions about Adams' future, refraining from further comment until a decision is reached.
  • Acting Manhattan US Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigned, accusing the DOJ and Adams of an illegal "quid pro quo" to support Trump's immigration agenda in exchange for dropping the case.
  • Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado led calls for Adams' resignation, alleging the mayor is deeply influenced by Trump, but stopped short of urging Hochul to use her authority to remove him.

Hochul, the only state official with the power to oust Adams, described the allegations of a quid pro quo as "extremely concerning and serious" but has not ruled out removing him.

Some doubt Hochul will act without support from black lawmakers and voters, with a Democratic pundit warning of potential "blowback" if she cannot justify the decision based on management issues.

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