"On Wednesday, the New York Times reported that top advisers to President Trump have discussed the idea of giving Adams a role in the administration, with the intention of getting the incumbent mayor out of the race and making it into a one-on-one matchup between Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo. Sources told the Times that administration officials have spoken to associates close to Adams and that the conversations are happening "in several different directions.""
"Both the Times and the Post also reported that conversations have also taken place about a potential job offer to Guardian Angels founder and Republican Party nominee Curtis Sliwa. Sliwa has previously said he has no intention of dropping out and is only interested in running for mayor. He echoed those words in a statement to the Times, saying that he is "committed to carrying this fight through to Electio"
Mayor Eric Adams faces weak polling and has failed to obtain city public matching funds, undermining his reelection bid. Conversations have taken place involving top advisers to President Trump about offering Adams a federal role to encourage him to withdraw, potentially producing a one-on-one contest between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo. Administration contacts have spoken with associates close to Adams and discussed options including a high-ranking Department of Housing and Urban Development position. Adams made an unannounced personal trip to Florida, prompting speculation. Discussions have also included potential offers to Guardian Angels founder and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, who says he will not drop out.
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