In 2021, Eric Adams ran for mayor and won, becoming the 110th mayor of New York City. His campaign focused on crime reduction, public safety, and social equity. Now, federal prosecutors have indicted the NYC mayor following a corruption investigation, making the 64-year-old the first mayor in city history to be charged while in office.
“I always knew that if I stood my ground for New Yorkers, I would become a target – and a target I became,” Adams said in a video statement released late Wednesday, asserting that he will remain in office despite the allegations. “If I am charged, I am innocent, and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.” Details regarding the specific charges Adams will face are still unclear, but prosecutors are expected to outline them on Thursday, according to the New York Times .
As the situation continues to unfold, here’s more about the mayor, including his political affiliation and what the indictment means for him. Is Mayor Adams a Democrat or Republican? Adams is a member of the Democratic Party. Before becoming mayor, he served as a New York State Senator and was the Brooklyn Borough President, both positions within the Democratic Party.
His campaign for mayor in 2021 emphasized progressive issues, including public safety reforms, economic equity, and social justice. What Does Indictment Mean? An indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime. It is typically issued by a grand jury, which revi.
