Governor Kathy Hochul is reportedly considering removing New York Mayor Eric Adams from office.
This is sparking a new political firestorm in the Empire State.
Looks like the fate of the city’s leadership seems to be hanging in the balance.
Adams has long faced criticism for his handling of the city, and now it looks like he may be kicked out.
This may stem from him not being liberal enough.
He started siding with Republicans by saying he was against illegal immigrants but now he’s suing Trump Administration over losing $80 million of FEMA money.
Playing the fence isn’t working for him, that’s for sure.
Gov. Kathy Hochul considers removing NYC Mayor Eric Adams following deputy resignations and DOJ case dismissal, raising questions about his administration's future. | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/PLXz2cOk8G
— WISN 12 NEWS (@WISN12News) February 18, 2025
AP News reports:
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a series of meetings with key political figures Tuesday as she contemplates removing Mayor Eric Adams from his office, an unprecedented step that reflects the growing turmoil inside City Hall.
The governor’s scheduled sit-downs — with a cohort of influential Black leaders and other top officials — come as Adams, a Democrat, faces questions about whether he has lost the ability to independently govern the city in the wake of a Justice Department move to drop his corruption case so that he could better assist in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Hochul, also a Democrat, has the power to remove Adams from office. But she has been hesitant to do so, arguing that such a move would be undemocratic, while thrusting the city into an uncharted legal process.
Her political calculus appeared to shift on Monday night after four of Adams’ top deputies announced their resignations, which she said “raises serious questions about the long-term future of this Mayoral administration.”
Two people familiar with the governor’s schedule but who were not authorized to publicly disclose details about the meetings said Hochul was expected to speak on Tuesday with U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, the Rev. Al Sharpton and U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks about Adams’ future.
🚨 Why the HELL is NY Gov. Kathy Hochul consulting with rat-faced race baiter AL SHARPTON to decide whether or not she’s going to unilaterally remove NYC Mayor Eric Adams?
Besides, the ONLY reason Hochul wants to remove him is because he met with Tom Homan
They’re calling… pic.twitter.com/5m85dbhzgv
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 18, 2025
Is he trying to play both sides so he won’t lose?
I’d say he’s in for a surprise.
🚨 LMAO! NYC Mayor Adams just clowned on the left wing media
“REPORTER”: Why won’t you take questions from the press?
ADAMS: “Because y’all are liars.”
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 18, 2025
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