A modern-day version of House of Cards is unfolding in the Big Apple as deputy mayors announce their plans to resign.
The Democrat and former police officer was elected in 2022, and has been under pressure to resign since federal prosecutors brought a five-count criminal indictment last year charging him with accepting travel perks from Turkish officials and political donations from foreigners in exchange for taking actions to benefit Turkey.
Adams continues to plead not guilty, denying wrongdoing, and won’t step down.
Trump’s Justice Department sought to dismiss the charges.
U.S. District Judge Dale Ho still must sign off on the request.
The political temperature for Mayor Eric Adams' hot seat is cooking with grease and does not appear to be at peace, to say the least. https://wmbdradio.com/2025/02/17/four-senior-aides-to-new-york-mayor-ad…
Three of his top three, and now four are out the door voluntarily resigning.
https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/17/several-of-adams-deputy-mayors-looking-to-resign-amid-trump-doj-indictment-dismissal-fallout-sources/
What the hell is Mayor Adams doing?
