NYC Mayor Eric Adams Meets President-elect Trump at UFC Event

Adams defends the encounter as a commitment to collaboration despite his ongoing legal challenges.

Mayor Eric Adams, facing federal corruption charges, was seen with President-elect Donald Trump at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden.
Adams' office stated that the meeting was part of his commitment to work with the incoming administration for the benefit of New Yorkers.
The encounter, captured on social media, included several prominent figures from Trump's incoming administration, such as Elon Musk and House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Trump reportedly thanked Adams during their exchange, with a lip reader interpreting their conversation as warm and cordial.
Adams has publicly supported Trump's choice of Elon Musk for a governmental role, emphasizing the need to modernize bureaucratic systems.