Eric Adams and Trump Discuss NYC Jobs, Deny Legal Case Conversations – One America News Network
OAN Staff Blake Wolf
5:05 PM – Friday, January 17, 2025
New York City’s beleaguered Mayor Eric Adams announced that he met with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago property on Friday.
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During their meeting, Adams (D-N.Y.) shared that they discussed initiatives aimed at reviving manufacturing jobs in New York City as well as the current cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. He emphasized that legal matters concerning his own situation were not a topic of discussion.
“President Trump and I had a constructive dialogue regarding the needs of New York and how the federal government can assist in enhancing the lives of New Yorkers,” the mayor’s office stated.
“While we briefly touched on various issues, our main focus was the ceasefire agreement involving Israel and Hamas, discussing its potential to enhance public safety, as well as strategies for revitalizing manufacturing jobs in New York, specifically in the Bronx, and continued federal investment in New York City, especially regarding infrastructure,” the statement elaborated.
Adams’s meeting with Trump occurs just days before Inauguration Day, when the incoming 47th president will have the authority to grant a pardon to the current New York City mayor.
Previously, Trump hinted at the possibility of granting Adams a pardon, especially after the mayor claimed he was targeted by the Biden Administration for his comments that the migrant crisis under President Biden would be detrimental to New York City.
“I faced targeting because of my stance on protecting the city from the migrant and asylum seeker issues we are experiencing,” Adams recently stated. “I have a legal team that will explore every legal avenue to secure the justice I deserve.”
New York City has experienced strain on its services as a surge of migrants seeking assistance has overwhelmed the system since 2022, prompting Adams to publicly address Biden’s border challenges.
In September, Adams was indicted on five counts by a federal grand jury, including bribery, wire fraud, soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals, and conspiracy.
He has consistently asserted his innocence, asserting that he “did not violate any laws.”
The recent meeting with Trump has sparked criticism from Adams’s political rivals, questioning whether the discussion was genuinely in the interest of New Yorkers or rather a maneuver for self-preservation with the incoming administration.
“Who is this meeting really for, New Yorkers or Eric Adams? Our city is grappling with numerous serious issues, and we should be focused on whether he is advocating for the interests of New Yorkers or his own potential pardon,” former city comptroller Scott Stringer commented on X.
“No one believes that Eric Adams sneaked off to Mar-a-Lago solely to advocate for the needs of New Yorkers,” remarked state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.
In an effort to alleviate concerns, Adams reaffirmed in the latter part of Friday’s statement, “To clarify, we did not discuss my legal situation, and those suggesting that the mayor of the largest city in the nation shouldn’t confer with the incoming president over our city’s priorities due to unfounded speculation or political differences clearly prioritize politics over the welfare of the people.”
“As I have always done, I will seize every available opportunity to advocate for New Yorkers and our city. Following our conversation, I am confident that there are significant ways in which our city and the federal government can collaborate to enhance public safety, strengthen our community, and make New York City more affordable. I appreciate President Trump for his time and attention and look forward to working together for the benefit of all New Yorkers,” the concluding statement read.
Adams has also previously met with Trump’s appointed border czar Tom Homan to discuss possible cooperation in revising NYC’s sanctuary city regulations affecting the ability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct deportations of unauthorized immigrants.
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