Following the exoneration of Mayor Eric Adams from federal corruption charges, both local and national officials have raised serious ethical concerns. Notably, allegations emerged suggesting a potential quid pro quo between Adams and the Justice Department, wherein it was claimed he would cooperate with enforcement priorities in exchange for dropping the charges. This situation has led prominent Democrats, like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Nydia Velázquez, to call for Adams' resignation, citing worries over the implications of Trump's influence over him, thereby potentially threatening New York City's governance.
A number of Queens Democrats expressed concern after NBC News reported Thursday evening that it had obtained a letter from Sassoon alleging that Adams engaged in a "quid pro quo" with the Justice Department, alleging that attorneys representing Adams indicated that the Mayor "would be in a position to assist with Department's enforcement priorities only if the indictment were dismissed."
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described the allegations as "explosive" and accused the Mayor of putting New York City "at risk" in exchange for the DOJ dropping charges against him.
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez, meanwhile, called on the Mayor to resign from office, again citing the allegations obtained by NBC News.
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