NYC mayor dodges Trump questions while facing legal troubles
NYC Mayor **Eric Adams** stays quiet on Trump-related topics during pre-election press conference. His unexpected stance comes while dealing with federal charges and showing unusual distance from Democratic party views
With the presidential vote just around the corner Eric Adams the NYC mayor whose dealing with federal corruption charges is taking an un-expected approach to Trump-related questions
During an oct-30 press meeting Adams avoided answering more than 10 questions about the ex-presidents policies (including a large-scale deportation plan) and didnt comment on Trumps statements about the Central Park Five case. “Im not entertaining any hypotheticals“ he stated
The mayor – whos been charged with federal crimes last month showed frustration with his own party: “Its insulting to ask if someones a fascist or Hitler; we need to focus on real issues that affect new-yorkers everyday“
Adams legal situation adds an interesting twist to his behavior; since Trump might have power to stop the case or give pardon if he wins. When asked about voting plans the mayor made un-clear references to past support without naming names
Local politicians reacted strongly to Adams stance:
- Zohran Mamdani a mayoral candidate called it betrayal of city values
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams named the mayors behavior disgraceful
- Other democratic leaders expressed strong dis-approval
Trump showed support for Adams during his madison square garden event saying “Mayor Adams has been treated very badly; hes been really great.“ The mayor later only noted that some rally speeches were in-appropriate but refused to criticize any of Trumps statements
