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new york city Mayor Eric Adams He met with President-elect Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, three days before Trump returns to the White House.
“President Trump and I spoke about New York’s needs, what’s best for our city, and how the federal government can be more helpful in improving the lives of New Yorkers,” Adams said in a statement shared by his spokesman, Fabian. had a fruitful dialogue.”
“While we briefly discussed a number of issues, we are particularly concerned about ceasefire agreement The relationship between Israel and Hamas and how that will positively impact public safety in our country; how we can bring manufacturing jobs back to New York, specifically the Bronx; and how we can continue federalism in New York City Investment, especially in infrastructure. ”
The Democratic mayor, who is awaiting trial on federal corruption charges in April, said the two men did not discuss his legal issues during the meeting.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and President-elect Trump met in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, three days before Trump returns to the White House. (Getty Images)
As president, Trump will have the power to pardon Adams.
Adams faces charges that he accepted luxury travel stipends and illegal campaign contributions from foreigners in exchange for corrupt conduct.
Trump, who was convicted in a New York court last year of falsifying business records, has defended Adams in the past, claiming the charges against the mayor may have stemmed from his criticism of President Joe Biden on border issues.
Trump said he would consider pardon For Adams.
“To be clear, we are not discussing my legal case, and those who suggest that the mayor of the nation’s largest city should not meet with the incoming president to discuss our city’s priorities because of inaccurate speculation or because we are from different political parties Clearly more concerned about politics than people,” Adams said.
“As I have always done, I will take every opportunity I can to advocate for New Yorkers and our city. And, after our discussions, I firmly believe there are many ways our city and the federal government can work together to To make New York City safer, stronger and more affordable, I thank President Trump for his time and attention and look forward to working with him to benefit all New Yorkers.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Trump for comment.
The Democratic mayor, who is awaiting trial on federal corruption charges in April, said the two did not discuss his legal issues during the meeting. (Selçuk Akar/Anadolu, Getty Images)
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Adams was criticized by other New York politicians for the meeting.
“Trump’s agenda will not help move our city or our country forward. This pilgrimage is clearly about something else,” state Sen. Zellnor Myrie wrote in the X this week.
new york city Auditor General Brad Lander wrote on X, “Eric Adams should immediately state that he will not seek or accept a pardon from Donald Trump. “New Yorkers deserve to know that their mayor puts their interests before his own – whether it’s our tax dollars or our interests.” Turkish Airlines will fund his trip to Florida. “
President-elect Trump will be inaugurated on Monday. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
“Who is this meeting for, New Yorkers or Eric Adams? Our city has so many problems right now that we don’t have to worry about whether he’s fighting for New Yorkers or for his own imaginary pardon,” said former City Comptroller Si Scott Stringer posted on social media. X.
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Rand and Stringer are running for mayor against Adams.
