Speculation has emerged that Mayor Eric Adams may exit the New York City mayoral race as advisers to President Donald Trump have discussed offering Adams a federal job to clear the field for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who polls second to Zohran Mamdani. Similar offers have reportedly been considered for GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa, and media outlets reported talks between Adams and the Trump White House. Adams's campaign said he has not met with Trump and insisted he will remain in the race, while declining to answer whether contacts occurred with Trump allies. The chatter followed Jim Walden's withdrawal and Adams's Florida meetings with unnamed political figures.
Rumors are swirling that Hizzoner is looking to abandon his long-shot reelection bid as pressure mounts on candidates opposed to Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani to consolidate behind the best-positioned contender and halt his likely ascent to City Hall. Adding fuel to the fire is a Wednesday afternoon New York Times report that advisers to Republican President Donald Trump are discussing giving Adams a job in the federal administration to clear the field for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is polling second to Mamdani.
They have reportedly weighed doing the same for GOP mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa. The New York Post, meanwhile, also reported Wednesday that Adams and the Trump White House are in talks over a potential job. Adams rep says no meeting' with Trump yet Adams' campaign spokesperson Todd Shapiro, in a statement, said the mayor has not met with Trump and claimed he is staying in the race.
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