NYC Mayor Eric Adams Faces Calls for Removal as Corruption Case Sparks Political Crisis

Governor Hochul and key leaders deliberate Adams' future following DOJ's controversial dismissal of charges and senior staff resignations.

Eric Adams, New York City's mayor, faces mounting pressure to resign after four senior deputies stepped down, citing concerns over the Justice Department's decision to dismiss corruption charges against him.
Governor Kathy Hochul is consulting political leaders, including Rev. Al Sharpton and Comptroller Brad Lander, as she weighs an unprecedented decision to remove Adams from office.
Adams was accused of accepting illegal campaign contributions and luxury gifts from Turkish entities, with allegations of a quid pro quo tied to his cooperation on federal immigration enforcement.
The DOJ's move to drop charges has caused significant backlash, leading to the resignation of seven federal prosecutors, including Acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, who opposed the dismissal.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to review the DOJ's request to dismiss the charges, as Hochul and others await the court's decision before determining next steps.