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.”

  • ClassStruggle@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    5 天前

    But on the surface, she gets brownie points from other Democrat voters because it gives the illusion that she wants to do something, but we all know she won’t do anything.