On April 23, 2025, Attorney General Letitia James endorsed City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams for the upcoming mayoral race, describing her as the leading candidate to counter President Trump and prevent former Governor Andrew Cuomo from reclaiming City Hall. Joined by union leaders, they emphasized Adams' capability to challenge Trumpâs budget cuts and support marginalized communities. James criticized Cuomo for his lack of a robust response to Trump, arguing that Adams is a no-drama leader who prioritizes peopleâs interests amidst political bullying from Washington.
"At a time when we are dealing with bullies in Washington, we need a mayor who puts people first...Speaker Adams has been far more vocal about countering Trump's funding cuts..."
"Cuomo has cast Trump as an existential threat to the city, but has offered few specifics on how he would fight the president's attacks..."
Collection
[
|
...
]