NYC Mayor Eric Adams Under Federal Investigation Over Links to Turkish Nationals
FBI Seizes Mayor's Devices, Raids Fundraiser's Home Amid Probe Into Potential Illegal Foreign Donations
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams is under federal investigation over possible links between his 2021 mayoral campaign and Turkish nationals and government officials.
- FBI agents have seized personal devices from Adams and raided the home of his chief fundraiser, Brianna Suggs.
- The investigation is exploring potential illegal foreign donations as part of a straw-donor scheme, and whether any benefits were provided in return.
- Adams has denied any wrongdoing and pledged to cooperate with investigators.
- The investigation also includes scrutiny of Adams' interactions with the Turkish community in New York City, including potential pressure on FDNY officials to clear the opening of a Turkish consulate building in Manhattan.