Contest for New York City Mayor: Speculation arises about Eric Adams potentially withdrawing, allegedly due to Trump offering him a job
In a series of recent events, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has found himself at the centre of political speculation, with rumours swirling about a potential shift in his allegiance.
The New York Post reported that Mayor Adams and the Trump White House are in talks over a potential job, a claim that was initially denied by Adams' campaign chair, Frank Carone. However, Adams' answer about his intentions to stay in the race stands in sharp contrast to his firm "hell no" denial two weeks ago, following his former top aide's corruption indictments.
Politico and The New York Times have reported that advisers to President Trump are discussing giving Mayor Adams a job to clear the field for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Furthermore, Adams met with Trump's team when he was in Florida on Monday, a meeting his campaign spokesperson, Todd Shapiro, insisted was for personal reasons, specifically Adams' 65th birthday celebration with friends.
Mayor Adams' team is pushing him to take the job offer from the Trump administration, but he is not totally onboard. Adams called the possibility of his taking a job with the Trump administration as "a hypothetical." Despite the speculation, Shapiro also stated that at no time did Adams ask for, nor was he offered, a job at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a post that has been rumoured to be on the table.
It is important to note that Adams has had a friendly relationship with Trump during the eight months of the president's second term. This relationship was further solidified when Trump's Justice Department helped bail Adams out of legal trouble by successfully getting a federal judge to dismiss his corruption indictment earlier this year.
The Democratic nominee for the New York City mayor's race is Zohran Mamdani. In contrast, Adams, a Democrat running as an independent, is currently the lowest-polling candidate in the New York City mayor's race.
Former Gov. David Paterson, Adams' most prominent supporter in the general election, has not heard any rumours that appear to be accurate. Paterson, who was Adams' interim predecessor, has been a vocal advocate for Adams' mayoral bid.
Despite the ongoing speculation, Adams' campaign spokesperson maintains that Adams is staying in the race. However, the rumours that Adams is looking to exit the race came into public view with an Aug. 27 column by New York Post gossip writer Cindy Adams. Her column suggests that Adams may be willing to end his run if offered a cushy job that allows him to continue enjoying some of the benefits he has enjoyed as mayor, such as money, TV appearances, and good tables at restaurants.
Independent attorney Jim Walden ended his mayoral bid Tuesday afternoon and urged other low-polling candidates to do the same, adding to the intrigue surrounding Adams' potential exit from the race.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the future of Adams' mayoral bid remains uncertain. However, one thing is clear: the speculation is far from over.
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