New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she is weighing removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office after the latest fallout from the Justice Department’s push to end his corruption case.

Summary

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering removing NYC Mayor Eric Adams after four top deputies resigned amid controversy over his corruption case.

The Justice Department dropped Adams’ case, allegedly to secure his cooperation with Trump’s immigration crackdown, sparking backlash.

Seven federal prosecutors quit in protest, and Democratic leaders, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, called for Adams’ resignation.

Adams, who denies wrongdoing, faces a tough reelection. Hochul stressed that removing a mayor is unprecedented but said the situation “cannot be ignored.”

  • Zaktor@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    4 days ago

    This is such an obvious open and shut case. Nearly everyone knows he’s guilty, nearly everyone has lost faith in his ability to run the city, and the ultimate Boogeyman is very publicly using him to corrupt the state’s government.

    Centrists will take an issue with 70% support and fret about taking any action because it’s not 100%. They only ever act when the public has already moved past the issue and they’re codifying the new status quo.