Eric Adams drops out of re-election campaign for New York City mayor

"constant media speculation about my future and the campaign finance board's decision to withhold millions of dollars."

"It's not always easy to see the impact of good policy in just three years, I also know some remain unsure of me after the unfortunate events surrounding my federal case. I was wrongfully charged because I fought for this city."

"Our children are being radicalized to hate our city and our country. Political anger is turning into political violence. Too often, insidious forces use local government to advance divisive agendas with little regard for how it hurts everyday New Yorkers."

"Although this is the end of my re-election campaign, it is not the end of my public service. I will continue to fight for this city, as I have for 40 years, since today I joined the NYPD to make our streets safer and our systems fairer."

New York City Mayor Eric Adams suspended his re-election campaign, citing constant media speculation about his future and the campaign finance board's decision to withhold millions of dollars. He said serving as mayor was an honor and noted that the impact of policy can be difficult to see within three years. He addressed a federal case, calling the charges wrongful and saying they came from fighting for the city. He warned that rising political extremism is radicalizing children and turning anger into violence. He pledged to continue public service and to keep fighting for safer streets and fairer systems.

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