Hochul Considering the Removal of Eric Adams as Mayor
On Tuesday, the governor will hold a meeting in Manhattan with "key leaders" to address “the path forward."
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that she intends to meet with “key leaders” to discuss the potential removal of New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office.
Hochul holds the authority as governor to remove Adams, and she faces growing pressure from fellow Democrats to consider this option, particularly in light of numerous scandals surrounding the mayor. These include allegations of a quid-pro-quo arrangement with the Justice Department, in which Adams purportedly agreed to support the Trump administration’s immigration policies in exchange for the dismissal of criminal charges against him.
“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 in a release late Monday.
She further expressed concern, saying, “That said, the alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored.” Hochul added that she had called together “key leaders” to her Manhattan office on Tuesday to discuss “the path forward, with the goal of ensuring stability for the City of New York.”
A range of prominent political figures in New York have voiced skepticism about Adams' ability to continue his role as mayor, with some outright calling for his resignation. This group includes House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Hochul's Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
On Monday, four of Mayor Adams’ deputies resigned, citing concerns that he is aligning with President Trump's agendas.
In response to the ongoing turmoil, Adams remained resolute about continuing as mayor, stating just the day before, “I have a mission to finish, the mission that God put me on many years ago,” during an impassioned sermon to churchgoers.
Hochul concluded her statement by emphasizing her primary concern is for “the well-being of my 8.3 million constituents who live in New York City.” She added, “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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Hochul holds the authority as governor to remove Adams, and she faces growing pressure from fellow Democrats to consider this option, particularly in light of numerous scandals surrounding the mayor. These include allegations of a quid-pro-quo arrangement with the Justice Department, in which Adams purportedly agreed to support the Trump administration’s immigration policies in exchange for the dismissal of criminal charges against him.
“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 in a release late Monday.
She further expressed concern, saying, “That said, the alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored.” Hochul added that she had called together “key leaders” to her Manhattan office on Tuesday to discuss “the path forward, with the goal of ensuring stability for the City of New York.”
A range of prominent political figures in New York have voiced skepticism about Adams' ability to continue his role as mayor, with some outright calling for his resignation. This group includes House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Hochul's Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
On Monday, four of Mayor Adams’ deputies resigned, citing concerns that he is aligning with President Trump's agendas.
In response to the ongoing turmoil, Adams remained resolute about continuing as mayor, stating just the day before, “I have a mission to finish, the mission that God put me on many years ago,” during an impassioned sermon to churchgoers.
Hochul concluded her statement by emphasizing her primary concern is for “the well-being of my 8.3 million constituents who live in New York City.” She added, “I will be monitoring this situation extraordinarily closely to ensure that New Yorkers are not being shortchanged by the current crisis in City government.”
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
