After Indictment, Eric Adams Collects $250,000 From Donors
Briefly

Mayor Eric Adams faced a significant decrease in campaign donations after being indicted on federal corruption charges, receiving just $250 in a recent period. However, his fortunes have improved significantly, with his campaign raising $250,000 in the latest fundraising reports. This shift reflects a possible resurgence in support for the mayor amid challenges from competitors in the upcoming June primary.
After the Campaign Finance Board denied Adams public matching funds, the campaign lost over $4 million, a critical blow. Despite this setback, Adams maintains that he can win without matching dollars, indicating confidence in his fundraising capacity as he prepares for the June primary.
Adams's indictment disrupted his fundraising efforts, allowing his primary competitors to catch up. This is significant as fundraising amounts serve as indicators of candidate strength and viability leading into the primary race.
Adams emphasized his belief that his fundraising numbers will showcase the ongoing support from his base, despite the challenges posed by the loss of matching funds and the federal charges against him.
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