New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was reportedly considering removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, though sources told Fox News on Thursday that the governor will instead add oversight to the mayor's office. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
The former police officer-turned-politician was indicted on charges linked to wire fraud, bribery, and soliciting campaign funds from foreign sources. The indictment was unsealed in September 2024, and Adams subsequently pleaded not guilty.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams departs court, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Adams’ fellow Democrats have accused him of trying to cozy up with the Trump administration in order to get out of his criminal charges.
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Adams has denied accusations of any quid pro quo deals.
"I want to be crystal clear with New Yorkers: I never offered — nor did anyone offer on my behalf — any trade of my authority as your mayor for an end to my case. Never," Adams said in a statement Friday.
But Hochul remains concerned about what has been happening at City Hall, according to the sources, and was waiting for U.S. District Judge Dale Ho to rule on the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the case against Adams before making any announcements.
Fox News Digital's Elizabeth Elkind and Diana Stancy contributed to this report.
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