NYC Mayor Eric Adams Faces Backlash Over GOP Shift Speculation and Trump Support

Eric Adams, under federal indictment, signals openness to GOP affiliation and aligns with Trump policies, drawing criticism from Democrats and speculation about motives.

Eric Adams, New York City's Democratic mayor, has not ruled out switching to the Republican Party, raising questions about his political future.
Adams has praised President-elect Donald Trump and shown increasing alignment with his policies, particularly on immigration, including potential rollbacks of NYC's sanctuary policies.
Critics accuse Adams of seeking favor with Trump, potentially to secure a pardon for his federal corruption charges, though Adams denies such intentions.
Adams faces a crowded Democratic primary and backlash from progressive opponents who argue his actions betray the city's liberal values.
Trump's inner circle views Adams' overtures with amusement, speculating on his motives, as legal challenges against Adams and his associates continue to mount.