NYC Mayor Competition: Eric Adams openly shows willingness to consider potential employment offers from Trump, hinting at a potential end to his campaign
In a surprising turn of events, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reportedly contemplating a job offer from the Trump administration, potentially leading to him abandoning his reelection bid.
According to The New York Times, Adams is seriously considering the offer, which could see him taking on a role within the administration. The details of the job offer, however, remain undisclosed.
Politico reported earlier this week that Trump's team has already floated a post at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the mayor. Additionally, top Trump aides are said to be considering offering Adams an ambassadorship to Saudi Arabia.
Mayor Adams met personally with top Trump adviser Steve Witkoff during a trip to Florida earlier this week. However, Adams has publicly denied receiving any formal offers.
The potential move by Adams has sparked speculation and debate, with former Gov. David Paterson, another close Adams ally and his highest-profile supporter so far, stating that Adams has been getting job offers but did not specify where they were coming from or whether he is considering taking any.
If Adams were to drop out of the race, it could strengthen the position of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is trying to capitalize on sentiment among centrists, Republicans, and city business leaders who see a democratic socialist like Zohran Mamdani, an Assembly member, becoming mayor as dangerous for the city.
Cuomo has denied any recent conversations with Trump and claimed to know "nothing about" the president offering Adams a job. He is reportedly trying to distance himself from any perceived collusion with Trump, stating that he does not want Trump to personally boost his campaign, but whatever Adams and Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa do is their business.
Trump, on the other hand, has indicated that he wants the mayoral general election to be a two-person race to prevent Mamdani from becoming mayor. He allegedly invited an unnamed person to discuss the possible appointment of former Mayor Eric Adams to a diplomatic office, but the specific person who invited Trump is not identified in the available search results.
The news of Adams' potential move has been met with mixed reactions. Adams, who has been polling in last place behind Sliwa in most recent surveys, has stated that he "really wants to stay in the race." However, he is reportedly looking for a "soft landing" - meaning he wants a cushy gig with a level of prestige befitting an ex-New York City mayor.
Another independent candidate, Jim Walden, has suspended his campaign, leaving the race between Adams, Sliwa, and Mamdani. The outcome of this political drama will shape the future of New York City.
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