"They are going to take this thing from his cold, dead hands," said one political strategist close to the Adams operation, highlighting his determination to remain in office despite the challenges he faces.
"Like every other New Yorker and American, Eric Adams is entitled to the presumption of innocence," said Hakeem Jeffries, emphasizing the need for the legal process to unfold before jumping to conclusions about the mayor's situation.
A midmorning press conference with Black clergy supportive of the mayor, held outside in the rain, was disrupted by a protester, indicating the divisive atmosphere surrounding Adams and the ongoing charges against him.
Adams aims to gain support from communities of color by framing the charges against him as politically motivated, a strategy that seeks to combat the perception of overreach by federal authorities.
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