Investigations into the Eric Adams administration: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia
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There have been several '''investigations into the Eric Adams administration''' since he became [[Mayor of New York City]] in 2022.
Several members of the administration of [[Mayor of New York City|New York City Mayor]] [[Eric Adams]] are currently under federal investigation for a variety of potential crimes, including accepting [[straw donor]]s, corruption, bribery and more. Adams's [[2021 New York City mayoral election|2021 campaign]] is being investigated. The investigations are being run, separately, by the [[United States Attorney]] for the [[United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York|Eastern District of New York]] and [[United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York|Southern District of New York]].
Chief among these investigations is the ongoing [[federal prosecution of Eric Adams]] overseen by the [[United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York]] that resulted in the criminal indictment of Adams. This indictment charges Adams with one count of conspiracy to receive campaign contributions from foreign nationals and commit wire fraud and bribery; one count of wire fraud; two counts of soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals; and one count of soliciting and accepting a bribe.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-26 |title=Southern District of New York {{!}} New York City Mayor Eric Adams Charged With Bribery And Campaign Finance Offenses {{!}} United States Department of Justice |url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-charged-bribery-and-campaign-finance-offenses |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=www.justice.gov |publisher=[[United States Department of Justice]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Rashbaum |first1=William |last2=Rubinstein |first2=Dana |last3=Rothfeld |first3=Michael |last4=Haag |first4=Matthew |date=September 25, 2024 |title=Eric Adams Is Indicted in New York |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/25/nyregion/eric-adams-indicted-corruption |access-date=September 25, 2024 |work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref>
The set of investigations arguably constitutes the most significant crisis to engulf New York City's municipal government since a series of interlocking [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] patronage scandals in 1986–89 (corresponding to the third term of [[Ed Koch]]'s mayoralty) that stemmed from myriad influence-peddling and job-appointment schemes.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2024/09/ive-never-seen-anything-so-widespread-political-operatives-note-unprecedented-federal-action-adams-admin-raids/399359/ | title='I've never seen anything so widespread before.' Political operatives note unprecedented federal action in Adams admin raids | date=6 September 2024 }}</ref>
On September 25, 2024, Adams wasfaces indictedcalls followingto theresign federalfrom corruptiona investigationnumber forof allegedlyNew actingYork asCity-area anelected unregistered foreign agentofficials.<ref name=":222">{{Cite news |last=Honan |first=Katie |last2=Smith |first2=Greg B. |last3=Hogan |first3=Gwynne |date=September 25, 2024 |title=Mayor Eric Adams Indicted by Federal Prosecutors |url=https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/09/25/eric-adams-indicted-department-justice/ |access-date=September 25, 2024 |work=[[The City (website)|The City]]}}</ref> HeAdams isand his defenders maintain that the firstcharges mayorare inretaliation Newfor Yorkopposing Citythe history[[Biden-Harris toadministration]]'s behandling chargedof whilethe in[[migrant officecrisis]].<ref>{{Cite web |urllast=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/25/nyregion/eric-adams-indicted-corruptionLemire |titlefirst=EricJonathan Adams|last2=Stokols Is Indicted in New York|first2=Eli |date=September 2526, 2024 |last1title=RashbaumJoe |first1=WilliamBiden |last2=Rubinsteincut |first2=Danaties |last3=Rothfeldwith |first3=MichaelEric |last4=HaagAdams |first4=Matthewtwo years ago |workurl=[[The New York Times]]https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/26/white-house-eric-adams-indictment-00181241 |access-date=September2024-09-27 25, 2024|website=Politico}}</ref> Several officials have called for Adams to resign.<ref name=":2" />
Law enforcement interest in a wide swath of Adams's City Hall led to a number of unscheduled departures from the administration before Adams's indictment.<ref name="officials resign" /> The [[New York City Department of Investigation]] and [[New York County District Attorney]] arrested Buildings Commissioner [[Eric Ulrich]] in 2022 for an alleged bribery scheme, forcing him to leave the administration. He awaits trial in [[New York Supreme Court]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-13 |title=Former NYC buildings commissioner accused of trading favors for cash, Mets tickets and more |url=https://apnews.com/article/new-york-eric-adams-eric-ulrich-bribery-8a44e96f0782bb4945de117d69fba13f |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kochman |first=Ben |date=2024-09-04 |title=Eric Ulrich says he can't pay for lawyer in massive bribery scheme case |url=https://nypost.com/2024/09/04/us-news/eric-ulrich-says-he-cant-pay-for-lawyer-in-massive-bribery-scheme-case/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> A set of raids by [[IRS Criminal Investigation]] led to the resignation of [[New York City Police Commissioner|Police Commissioner]] [[Edward Caban]].<ref name=":2" /> Warrant seizures of phones by the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] preceded the resignation of [[New York City Schools Chancellor|Schools Chancellor]] [[David C. Banks]].<ref name=":1" />
In response Adam has said that the charges are "entirely false, based on lies", and has vowed to fight the charges.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Luc |date=September 26, 2024 |title=New York Mayor Adams faces criminal indictment, vows to fight charges |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-york-mayor-adams-has-been-indicted-after-corruption-probe-new-york-times-2024-09-26/ |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Reuters}}</ref> Adams claims the charges are retaliation for opposing the [[Biden-Harris administration]]'s handling of the [[migrant crisis]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lemire |first=Jonathan |last2=Stokols |first2=Eli |date=September 26, 2024 |title=Joe Biden cut ties with Eric Adams two years ago |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/26/white-house-eric-adams-indictment-00181241 |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Politico}}</ref>
Observers of [[Politics of New York City|New York City politics]] and [[History of New York City|history]] describe the unfolding investigations as among the most severe to hit City Hall, comparing the Adams scandal to those which ended the political careers of Mayors [[A. Oakey Hall]], [[Jimmy Walker]], [[William O'Dwyer]], and [[Ed Koch]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2024/09/ive-never-seen-anything-so-widespread-political-operatives-note-unprecedented-federal-action-adams-admin-raids/399359/ | title='I've never seen anything so widespread before.' Political operatives note unprecedented federal action in Adams admin raids | date=6 September 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Barry |first=Dan |date=2024-09-28 |title=The Not-So-Brief History of Scandal Among New York City Mayors |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/28/nyregion/nyc-mayor-adams-corruption-history.html |website=[[New York Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Propper |first=David |date=2024-09-26 |title=Adams first NYC mayor to be indicted in office but others resigned under probe |url=https://nypost.com/2024/09/25/us-news/adams-first-nyc-mayor-to-be-indicted-in-office-but-others-resigned-under-probe/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cooper |first=Audrey |date=2024-09-27 |title=Who was A. Oakey Hall, the only other sitting NYC mayor to face criminal charges? |url=https://gothamist.com/news/who-was-a-oakey-hall-the-only-other-sitting-nyc-mayor-to-face-criminal-charges |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Gothamist |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Lach |first=Eric |date=2024-09-26 |title=How Mayor Eric Adams Swaggered Right Into a Corruption Indictment |url=https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-most-obvious-scandal-in-the-history-of-new-york-city |access-date=2024-09-28 |work=The New Yorker |language=en-US |issn=0028-792X}}</ref>
== Investigations ==
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==== Investigation ====
[[File:Mayor_Eric_Adams_Speaks_at_Flag-Raising_Ceremony_for_Türkiye.webm|thumb|Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a flag- raising ceremony in celebration of the [[100th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey]] on October 27, 2023.]]
In spring 2023,<ref name="NYTimesRedTape" /> the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI) and the [[United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York]]<ref name="CNNSeize">{{Cite web |last1=Scannell |first1=Kara |last2=Pazmino |first2=Gloria |date=10 November 2023 |title=FBI seizes New York City Mayor Eric Adams' phones as part of federal investigation into fundraising |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/10/politics/eric-adams-phones-seized-fbi/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110211555/https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/10/politics/eric-adams-phones-seized-fbi/index.html |archive-date=November 10, 2023 |access-date=November 10, 2023 |publisher=[[CNN]]}}</ref> began a corruption investigation into alleged [[straw donor]]s from the [[government of Turkey]] through construction company KSK Construction to the Adams's 2021 campaign.
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Following a report from ''The New York Times'' that Adams was being investigated over the construction of the Turkish House, Adams further denied wrongdoing<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4307177-eric-adams-nyt-not-accused-wrongdoing/ |title=Eric Adams on latest NYT report: 'I have not been accused of wrongdoing' |date=November 13, 2023 |last=Sforza |first=Lauren |work=[[The Hill (magazine)|The Hill]] |access-date=November 14, 2023 |archive-date=November 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114023401/https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4307177-eric-adams-nyt-not-accused-wrongdoing/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and assured that he would continue to cooperate with investigators.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/12/politics/eric-adams-investigation-cooperate/index.html |title=New York Mayor Eric Adams says he'll continue to work with investigators as NYT reports new details on FBI probe |last1=Morales |first1=Mark |last2=Pazmino |first2=Gloria |last3=Beech |first3=Samantha |date=12 November 2023 |publisher=[[CNN]] |access-date=November 14, 2023 |archive-date=November 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113204350/https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/12/politics/eric-adams-investigation-cooperate/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Adams and the City Hall's chief counsel requested the Federal Bureau of Investigation cease leaks of its investigation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/mayor-eric-adams-city-hall-ask-fbi-to-cease-leaks-of-campaign-financing-probe/ |title=Mayor Eric Adams, City Hall ask FBI to cease leaks of campaign financing probe |date=November 13, 2023 |last=Rozner |first=Lisa |publisher=[[CBS News]] |access-date=November 14, 2023 |archive-date=November 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114002020/https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/mayor-eric-adams-city-hall-ask-fbi-to-cease-leaks-of-campaign-financing-probe/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[Brooklyn Democratic Party]] chairwoman [[Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn]] questioned if the inquiry was related to Adams's race.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/nyregion/eric-adams-fbi-raid-suggs.html |title=F.B.I. Raid of Adams Ally Brings Corruption Question to Mayor's Doorstep |date=November 3, 2023 |last1=Fitzsimmons |first1=Emma |last2=Mays |first2=Jeffrey |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=November 10, 2023 |archive-date=November 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109202542/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/nyregion/eric-adams-fbi-raid-suggs.html |url-status=live }}</ref> State senator [[Leroy Comrie]] called the investigation a witch hunt.<ref name="PoliticoReactions">{{Cite web |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/15/eric-adams-trump-fbi-new-york-00127490 |title=Republicans think Adams, like Trump, is getting a raw deal with the feds |date=November 15, 2023 |last1=Coltin |first1=Jeff |last2=Anuta |first2=Joe |work=[[Politico]] |access-date=November 15, 2023 |archive-date=November 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116000811/https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/15/eric-adams-trump-fbi-new-york-00127490 |url-status=live }}</ref> Both Bichotte Hermelyn and Comrie have raised funds for Adams's [[legal defense fund]].<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Hicks |first=Nolan |last2=McCarthy |first2=Craig |date=2023-12-14 |title=Eric Adams names boosters for legal defense fund following federal raid |url=https://nypost.com/2023/12/14/metro/eric-adams-names-boosters-for-legal-defense-fund-following-federal-raid/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214230947/https://nypost.com/2023/12/14/metro/eric-adams-names-boosters-for-legal-defense-fund-following-federal-raid/ |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=[[New York Post]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
Representative [[Brandon Williams (politician)|Brandon Williams]] accused the investigation of being a "weaponization of the justice system" against Adams's critical comments towards president [[Joe Biden]]. New York City Council minority leader [[Joe Borelli]] defended Adams on Twitter.<ref name="PoliticoReactions"/> The ''[[New York Post]]''{{'}}s editorial board questioned if the investigation could be political retribution. ''[[Politico]]'' compared the rhetoric among Adams's supporters with [[Donald Trump]]'s supporters.<ref name="PoliticoReactions"/>
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=== NYPD, Caban brothers possible investigation ===
[[File:Edward Caban 2024.jpeg|thumb|Edward Caban resigned his role as NYPD Commissioner after having his phone seized by federal agents.]]
In early September 2024, federal agents, at the direction of the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, seized the phone of [[New York City Police Commissioner]] [[Edward Caban]]. The probe focuses on nightclub protection services owned by Caban's twin brother, James Caban, who was fired from the [[New York City Police Department|NYPD]] in 2001 and also had his phone seized.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=LaForgia |first=Michael |date=September 12, 2024 |title=Here Are the Investigations Surrounding the Administration of Eric Adams |url=https://www.nytimes.com/article/eric-adams-investigations.html |access-date=September 12, 2024 |website=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> Edward Caban resigned on September 12, at the request of the Adams administration.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jacobs |first=Shayna |date=2024-09-12 |title=NYPD commissioner resigns amid federal corruption probe |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/09/12/nypd-commissioner-resigns-amid-corruption-probe/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |newspaper=The Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> According to Caban's lawyers, he has been told he is not a subject of investigation.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Ngo |first=Emily |date=September 12, 2024 |title=Top cop bounces, political left pounces |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook-pm/2024/09/12/nypd-edward-caban-eric-adam-new-york-00178942?nname=new-york-playbook-pm&nid=00000177-6f21-d412-abff-6ff79d730000&nrid=7fbb50ed-ea1a-4aff-a106-d6b8cc25c14a&nlid=2693080 |access-date=2024-09-26 |work=[[Politico]]}}</ref>
=== Banks brothers bribery and corruption investigation ===
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== Indictment ==
{{Main|Federal prosecution of Eric Adams}}
[[File:Press_conference_to_announce_an_Indictment_charging_Eric_Adams,_the_Mayor_of_New_York_City.webm|thumb|The [[United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York]] holds a press conference detailing the charges against Eric Adams on September 26, 2024. Speaking are U.S. Attorney [[Damian Williams (lawyer)|Damian Williams]], Federal Bureau of Investigation Assistant Director in Charge James Dennehy, and [[New York City Department of Investigation]] Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber.]]
On September 25, 2024, the ''New York Times'' reported Adams had been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rashbaum |first=William K. |last2=Rubinstein |first2=Dana |last3=Rothfeld |first3=Michael |last4=Wong |first4=Edward |title=Eric Adams Is Indicted After Federal Corruption Investigation |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/nyregion/eric-adams-indicted.html |website=[[New York Times]]}}</ref> The following morning, FBI agents entered his official residence at [[Gracie Mansion]] and seized his phone.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Offenhartz |first=Jake |date=2024-09-26 |title=FBI seizes NYC mayor's phone ahead of expected unsealing of indictment |url=https://apnews.com/article/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-indictment-fbi-5aad135d1808cb9d049fccd74604e5d4 |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=[[Associated Press]] |language=en}}</ref> On September 26, the case against Adams was assigned, unsealing the indictment and revealing that the charges against him, which are as follows:
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[[Damian Williams (lawyer)|Damian Williams]], the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, claimed that Adams took over $100,000 in bribes from [[Turkey]] in exchange for using his powers to help open the [[Turkevi Center]]. These bribes mostly took the form of free and discounted luxury travel benefits. These benefits included free hotel rooms, free meals at high-end restaurants, free entertainment while in Turkey, free and heavily discounted flights, and similarly free and discounted flight class upgrades.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2024 |title=Eric Adams Live Updates: Mayor Is Defiant as He Is Charged With Bribery and Fraud |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/26/nyregion/eric-adams-indicted-news?smid=url-share |website=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> In exchange for these perks, Adams pressured the New York Fire Department to approve the opening of a new Turkish consular building without a fire inspection. The indictment document claims that the building would have failed the fire inspection, and that the FDNY official responsible for the building assessment was told he would lose his job if he did not allow the building to open.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rothfeld |first=Michael |last2=Hong |first2=Nicole |last3=Pallaro |first3=Bianca |date=2024-09-26 |title=Here Are the Charges Eric Adams Faces, Annotated |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/09/26/nyregion/eric-adams-indictment-charges-annotated.html |access-date=2024-09-26 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
If Adams resigns, the acting mayor would be [[Jumaane Williams]], the NYC public advocate.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fitzsimmons |first=Emma |last2=Mays |first2=Jeffrey |date=September 26, 2024 |title=As Adams faces calls to resign, Jumaane Williams may play a pivotal role. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/nyregion/jumaane-williams-mayor-adams.html?smid=url-share |access-date=September 27, 2024 |website=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> Williams would be required to hold an election within 80 days.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Helmore |first=Edward |date=2024-09-26 |title=New York mayor Eric Adams faces calls to resign after indictment and dawn raid |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/26/eric-adams-aoc-calls-resign |access-date=2024-09-26 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> New York Governor [[Kathy Hochul]] is the only New York official who could force Adams to resign.<ref name=":3" /> On September 26, andHochul hascalled notthe yetindictment made"the latest in a statementdisturbing onpattern theof matter.<refevents" but stopped well short of demanding a resignation, saying that name=":3"it's />now up to Mayor Adams hasto show the statedCity that he doesis not planable to resignlead."<ref>{{Cite nameweb |title="Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul {{!}} Governor Kathy Hochul |url=https:6"//www.governor.ny.gov/news/statement-governor-kathy-hochul-31 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=www.governor.ny.gov |language=en}}</ref>
Adams has stated that he does not plan to resign.<ref name=":6" />
==Responses==▼
▲==Responses to the indictment==
[[Brooklyn Democratic Party]] chairwoman [[Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn]] questioned if the inquiry was related to Adams's race.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/nyregion/eric-adams-fbi-raid-suggs.html |title=F.B.I. Raid of Adams Ally Brings Corruption Question to Mayor's Doorstep |date=November 3, 2023 |last1=Fitzsimmons |first1=Emma |last2=Mays |first2=Jeffrey |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=November 10, 2023 |archive-date=November 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109202542/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/nyregion/eric-adams-fbi-raid-suggs.html |url-status=live }}</ref> State senator [[Leroy Comrie]] called the investigation a witch hunt.<ref name="PoliticoReactions"/> Both Bichotte Hermelyn and Comrie have raised funds for Adams's [[legal defense fund]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hicks |first=Nolan |last2=McCarthy |first2=Craig |date=2023-12-14 |title=Eric Adams names boosters for legal defense fund following federal raid |url=https://nypost.com/2023/12/14/metro/eric-adams-names-boosters-for-legal-defense-fund-following-federal-raid/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214230947/https://nypost.com/2023/12/14/metro/eric-adams-names-boosters-for-legal-defense-fund-following-federal-raid/ |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=[[New York Post]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
There have been several responses to the investigation and indictment of Eric Adams, dividing on the questions of whether the charges are fair and whether Adams should remain in office while awaiting trial.
Representative [[Brandon Williams (politician)|Brandon Williams]] accused the investigation of being a "weaponization of the justice system" against Adams's critical comments towards President [[Joe Biden]]. New York City Council minority leader [[Joe Borelli]] defended Adams on Twitter.<ref name="PoliticoReactions"/> The ''[[New York Post]]''{{'}}s editorial board questioned if the investigation could be political retribution. ''[[Politico]]'' compared the rhetoric among Adams's supporters with [[Donald Trump]]'s supporters.<ref name="PoliticoReactions"/>
=== Statements of support ===
Months ahead of the indictment, Adams named a number of his allies as fundraisers for of his legal defense fund.<ref name=":7" /> These allies have given Adams quotes in support after the indictment as well:
* [[David Paterson]] <ref>{{Cite web |title=David Paterson Explains Why Kathy Hochul Should Let Eric Adams Decide To Go |url=https://710wor.iheart.com/content/2024-09-27-david-paterson-explains-why-kathy-hochul-should-let-eric-adams-decide-to-go/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=710 WOR |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Hazel Nell Dukes]] <ref>{{Cite web |title=NAACP's Hazel Dukes reacts to Mayor Eric Adams indictment |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/breaking-news/naacps-hazel-dukes-reacts-to-mayor-eric-adams-indictment/5832098/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=NBC New York |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn <ref>{{Cite web |title=Brooklyn Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn discusses Adams' arraignment |url=https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/inside-city-hall/2024/09/28/brooklyn-assemblywoman-discusses-adams--arraignment |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=ny1.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Assembly Member Jennifer Rajkumar <ref>{{Cite web |last=Shkurhan |first=Iryna |date=2024-09-27 |title=Assembly Member Rajkumar breaks silence on Mayor Adams’ indictment, defends due process amid calls for resignation – QNS |url=https://qns.com/2024/09/assembly-member-rajkumar-breaks-silence-on-mayor-adams-indictment-defends-due-process-amid-calls-for-resignation/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=qns.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
''[[Politico]]'' compared the rhetoric among Adams's supporters with [[Donald Trump]]'s supporters and noted the support of Republicans for Adams:
* Representative [[Brandon Williams (politician)|Brandon Williams]] accused the investigation of being a "weaponization of the justice system" against Adams's critical comments towards President [[Joe Biden]].
* New York City Council minority leader [[Joe Borelli]] defended Adams on Twitter.
* The ''[[New York Post]]''{{'}}s editorial board questioned if the investigation could be political retribution. <ref name="PoliticoReactions" />
Israeli journalist [[Liel Leibovitz]] insisted that Jews should stand with Mayor Eric L. Adams, "a hero to Jews and New Yorkers" for his "zero-tolerance approach to the [[Hamas|Hamasniks]] in our streets."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leibovitz |first=Liel |author-link=Liel Leibovitz |date=26 September 2024 |title=The Jews Should Stand With Eric Adams |url=https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/new-york-jews-eric-adams-democratic-party-lawfare |website=[[Tablet (magazine)|Tablet]]}}</ref>
===Calls for resignation===
New York Times's editorial board ran the opinion article "Eric Adams Should Resign."<ref>{{Cite web |last=The Editorial Board |date=26 September 2024 |title=Eric Adams Should Resign |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/opinion/eric-adams-indictment-resign.html |url-status=live |website=New York Times}}</ref>
A growing number of elected officials, political groups, and other notable individuals have called for Adams to resign, especially following his indictment, including: ▼
▲A growing number of elected officials, political groups, and other notable individuals have called for Adams to resign, especially following his indictment, including:
===='''United States Congress===='''
* [[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]], Representative ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]-[[New York's 14th congressional district|NY-14]])<ref name=":4" />
* [[Nydia M. Velazquez]], Representative ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]-[[New York's 7th congressional district|NY-07]])<ref>{{cite news |title=Growing number of New York Democrats call on Mayor Eric Adams to resign |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/26/democrats-eric-adams-resign-calls-new-york/ |last1=Vazquez|first1=Maegen|last2=Paybarah|first2=Azi|publisher=The Washington Post |date=September 26, 2024}}</ref>
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*[[Nicole Malliotakis]], Representative ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]-[[New York's 11th congressional district|NY-11]])<ref>{{cite web |title=Malliotakis Responds to the Indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams |url=https://malliotakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/malliotakis-responds-indictment-new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams |website=Nicole Malliotakis, NY-11}}</ref>
===='''New York state government===='''
* *[[Zellnor Myrie]], state senator<ref name=":4" />
* [[John Liu]], state senator<ref name=":4" />
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* [[Jessica González-Rojas]], state assembly member<ref>{{cite web |last1=González-Rojas |first1=Jessica |title=The Mayor has been indicted on federal charges of corruption and can no longer govern effectively. Enough is enough. |url=https://x.com/votejgr/status/1839124797894070354 |website=X (formerly Twitter)}}</ref>
===='''New York City government===='''
* *[[Brad Lander]], current NYC comptroller<ref name=":4" />
* *[[Scott Stringer]], former NYC comptroller<ref name=":4" />
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* [[Erik Bottcher]], city council member<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bottcher |first1=Erik |title=For the good of New York City, Eric Adams needs to step aside. |url=https://x.com/ebottcher/status/1839361068755464675 |website=X (formerly Twitter)}}</ref>
===='''Other notable figures and organizations===='''
* [[Andrew Yang]], 2021 NYC mayoral candidate and 2020 presidential candidate<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Kaitlin Lewis Night |date=2024-09-26 |title=Full list of Democrats calling for New York's Eric Adams to resign |url=https://www.newsweek.com/full-list-democrats-calling-new-yorks-eric-adams-resign-1959546 |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}</ref>
* Chivona Newsome, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Greater New York chapter<ref name=":6" />