New York Mayor Eric Adams Faces Calls for Resignation Over Corruption Allegations and Trump Ties

The Democratic mayor is accused of leveraging his relationship with President Trump to seek leniency in a federal corruption case, prompting political and judicial turmoil.

• Eric Adams, the Democratic mayor of New York City, is under scrutiny for alleged corruption and accusations of trading political favors with President Donald Trump’s administration.
• Adams reportedly sought leniency in a federal bribery case by aligning with Trump on immigration policies, including increased local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
• The controversy has led to political fallout, with multiple senior aides and city officials resigning, citing instability and compromised governance.
• The New York City Council has called for Adams’ resignation, while the state’s governor, Kathy Hochul, is considering using her rarely-invoked authority to remove him from office.
• The Justice Department’s involvement in potentially dropping the charges has caused internal resignations among prosecutors, raising concerns about political interference in the judiciary.

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