Recent court documents reveal that Mayor Eric Adams intended to gather campaign contributions from Turkish businessmen for his upcoming re-election campaign in 2025. During a lavish dinner in January 2022 with his staff, Adams indicated his interest in foreign donations and instructed a staff member to organize the effort. This raises questions about the ethical implications of foreign influence on local elections, particularly in light of Adams' existing corruption case. The situation continues to develop as further details are uncovered.
Mayor Eric Adams expressed intentions to collect campaign donations from foreign businessmen in Turkey for his 2025 re-election bid, as detailed in newly unsealed court documents.
The extensive filing reveals that Adams attended a lavish dinner where he indicated he would welcome foreign contributions and directed staff to coordinate these efforts.
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