US EditionJeffries praises Eric Adams for serving ‘courageously’
Jeffries praises Adams for his courageous service despite campaign ending amid federal case and funding challenges, with voters weighing the impact ahead of election day.
- On Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams announced he was dropping his reelection bid but will remain on the ballot and continue serving his term.
- He blamed legal and fundraising setbacks for his decision, citing a now-dismissed federal corruption case and the Campaign Finance Board withholding millions.
- Outside Brooklyn Borough Hall, reactions were mixed as Brownsville resident Jeremy Cooper said `I don't care for him being the mayor again`, while Kelly Wilks said `I'm still researching` and Dan Vedder announced support for Mamdani.
- The race is now down to three main candidates after Adams' exit, with Zohran Mamdani the presumed favorite and voters having 36 days left to decide.
- Political strategists warned that Adams' exit may not be decisive for Cuomo, while President Donald Trump tied federal funding to frontrunner Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa kept the Republican presence active.
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Israel Will Never Forget Adams’ ‘Powerful Words’ After Oct. 7, Says MK
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Jeffries praises Eric Adams for serving ‘courageously’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) praised New York City Mayor Eric Adams for serving “courageously” after Adams ended his reelection campaign on Sunday. “Eric Adams has served courageously and authentically for decades as a Member of the N.Y.P.D., the New York State Senate, in Brooklyn Borough Hall and as our 110th Mayor,” Jeffries said…
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