The Left is used to getting away with breaking the law. But now that is no longer the case.
And a major Democrat is at risk of being removed from office for committing this one crime.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering the unprecedented move of removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office following a mass exodus from his administration and mounting controversy over a shady deal with the Justice Department. Four deputy mayors bolted from Adams’ side after federal prosecutors dropped his corruption charges — reportedly in exchange for his cooperation with immigration enforcement.
The collapse of the case came after Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove instructed Manhattan prosecutors to scrap their federal case against Adams. The Justice Department filed a motion for dismissal, which now awaits U.S. District Judge Dale Ho’s decision.
The sudden about-face sparked outrage, with critics pointing to a potential quid pro quo: Adams granted ICE access to Rikers Island, a move that drew fire from the city’s Left wing. In return, the Trump administration — yes, the Trump administration — reportedly ensured his charges disappeared. Both Adams and border czar Tom Homan have denied any backroom deal.
Hochul, who has the power under New York law to remove Adams, made it clear she isn’t taking the situation lightly.
“In the 235 years of New York State history, these powers have never been utilized to remove a duly-elected mayor; overturning the will of the voters is a serious step that should not be taken lightly,” Hochul stated.
“That said, the alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored.”
The governor called a high-stakes meeting for Tuesday with key leaders at her Manhattan office, signaling that Adams’ days in office could be numbered.
The chaos in City Hall hit a fever pitch Monday as First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Deputy Mayors Meera Joshi, Chauncey Parker, and Anne Williams-Isom abruptly resigned.
Adams put on a brave face but couldn’t hide the political carnage.
“I am disappointed to see them go, but given the current challenges, I understand their decision and wish them nothing but success in the future,” he said.
The embattled mayor’s troubles began last fall, when he was slapped with a five-count federal indictment. Prosecutors accused Adams of accepting luxury perks from Turkish officials, including lavish travel, in exchange for fast-tracking their new consulate without proper safety inspections. Adams pleaded not guilty.
The Justice Department justified its shocking dismissal of the case by claiming the investigation hindered Adams from addressing illegal immigration and violent crime. However, the feds conspicuously admitted they hadn’t even reviewed the strength of their own case.
The decision ignited backlash inside the DOJ itself, with at least seven prosecutors, including Acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, resigning in protest.
Despite the mounting pressure, Adams, clinging to power, refuses to step aside. But if he survives this firestorm, the scandal-plagued Democrat faces a brutal primary this year. Even more stunning — Adams reportedly flirted with the idea of switching to the Republican Party before recommitting to the Democrats.
The chaos at City Hall now has Hochul on high alert.
“Let me be clear: my most urgent concern is the well-being of my 8.3 million constituents who live in New York City,” Hochul said. “I will be monitoring this situation extraordinarily closely to ensure that New Yorkers are not being shortchanged by the current crisis in City government.”
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