Democrat NYC Mayor Eric Adams Doesn’t Rule Out Switching To GOP

During a Friday morning interview, the Democrat mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, didn’t rule out the possibility of switching to the Republican Party.

While asked by a reporter if Adams would switch parties, the NYC mayor shared, “I’m a part of the American party.”

He added, “No matter what party I’m on or vote on, I’m going to push for American values.”

Adams’ statements come a week after he called for the Democrat party to “cancel”  him over his plans to meet up with Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan.

🚨 #BREAKING: NYC Mayor Eric Adams does not rule out re-joining the Republican Party.

He was a Republican from 1997-2001. pic.twitter.com/O16WlJrLzt

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Here’s what Politico reported:

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who has taken a soft touch with President-elect Donald Trump, left open the possibility of switching to the Republican Party in a pair of Friday morning interviews.

Adams was a member of the GOP from 1995 through 2002, and was asked during an appearance on NY1 whether he would return to the party. He did not rule out the possibility.

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“I’m a part of the American party,” he said in response. “I love this country.”

Asked to clarify his comments in a subsequent interview on PIX11, the big-city mayor again left open the question about his future political affiliation.

“No matter what party I’m on or vote on, I’m going to push for American values,” he said, arguing that officials need to move beyond parties altogether and work in concert to solve voters’ problems.

Adams’ comments come on the heels of a presidential race in which the mayor — unlike most of his fellow Democrats — took pains to avoid criticizing Trump. And since Trump’s ascension to the White House, Adams has spoken glowingly about Elon Musk, a confidant of Trump tasked with making government more efficient.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is asked if he would ever rejoin the Republican Party

He doesn’t say no…pic.twitter.com/NYrcfYv1Zl

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Per Times of India:

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has raised eyebrows by not ruling out a return to the Republican Party during interviews on Friday morning. Adams, a Democrat, previously held GOP membership from 1995 to 2002 and expressed a willingness to prioritise national unity over party allegiance.

During an appearance on NY1, Adams stated, “I’m a part of the American party. I love this country.” When asked to clarify his position later on PIX11, he reiterated, “No matter what party I’m on or vote on, I’m going to push for American values.”

According to Politico, Adams also called for bipartisanship, saying officials must transcend party lines to address pressing issues effectively.