New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed gratitude to the Justice Department after federal prosecutors were directed to drop a corruption case against him. The case alleged that Adams accepted illegal gifts and campaign donations from wealthy foreigners. The DOJ argued that pursuing the case was a distraction from more pressing issues such as illegal immigration and violent crime. Speculation arose that former President Donald Trump may be influencing the decision, as he had previously expressed sympathy towards Adams and suggested he would consider pardoning him.
Adams maintained his innocence throughout the ordeal and thanked the Justice Department for bringing an end to the “unnecessary ordeal” he, his family, and the city had been through. The timeline of the corruption allegations against Adams dates back to 2016 when he reportedly received free upgrades and gifts from foreign nationals. Adams, a Democrat, won the mayoral election in 2021 and had connections with Trump, who publicly supported him during a charity dinner.
In January 2025, Adams met with then-President-elect Trump, and the DOJ reportedly ordered prosecutors to dismiss the corruption charges against him in February 2025. The case against Adams had been ongoing for months, causing turmoil and uncertainty, but the decision to drop the charges marked a turning point for the embattled mayor.
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