{"id":2352291,"date":"2024-10-08T17:18:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T21:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adams-says-he-will-run-for-reelection-if-he-faces-more-charges-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-10-08T17:18:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T21:18:48","slug":"adams-says-he-will-run-for-reelection-if-he-faces-more-charges-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adams-says-he-will-run-for-reelection-if-he-faces-more-charges-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Adams says he will run for reelection if he faces more charges &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fadams-says-he-will-run-for-reelection-if-he-faces-more-charges-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2352291&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>New York City Mayor \u200bEric Adams is currently facing significant\u200b legal challenges, having been indicted on five federal charges, including conspiracy to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-gives-pardons-to-73-individuals-and-commutes-another-70-sentences-steve-bannon-is-included\/\" title=\"BREAKING: President Trump Gives Pardons to 73 Individuals and Commutes Another 70 Sentences \u2013 Steve Bannon Is Included\">commit wire fraud<\/a> and bribery. The indictment alleges a decade-long pattern of corruption beginning from his time as an elected official. Adams has \u200dindicated that he plans to run for reelection and will\u2064 not\u200b resign, \u200bdespite the ongoing investigations and mounting pressure from the media \u2063and political circles.<\/p>\n<p>In recent developments, Adams&#8217;s First Deputy\u200c Mayor, Sheena Wright, resigned amidst these allegations, adding to \u200bthe\u2063 list of \u200cstaff departures from his\u2063 administration. One of his aides, Mohamed Bahi, has \u200cbeen indicted for allegedly destroying evidence\u200b related to the corruption investigation, which involves claims of accepting bribes from \u200bTurkish nationals in exchange for favorable treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst the \u2064turmoil, Adams remains optimistic, suggesting that there will be a \u2062reevaluation of the situation once both sides of the story are presented.\u200b He expressed \u2062determination to complete his current term and seek a second one, asserting that the unfolding events may lead people to reconsider the allegations against him.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Eric Adams says he will run for reelection and won&rsquo;t resign if he faces more charges<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1780083\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>New York City Mayor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/eric-adams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Eric Adams<\/a> said he would not resign if faced with more criminal charges in addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/corruption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>corruption<\/a> case currently against him, adding that he is still aiming to win reelection to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>City Hall&rsquo;s<\/a> top position.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Speculation has built that Adams could buckle under the pressure of the litany of charges against him as many members of his administration have resigned or face charges themselves.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks to members of the press at a news conference in New York City, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig, File)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;I am going to serve my term and run for the election,&rdquo; Adams told reporters during his weekly briefing. &ldquo;I think when both sides of this come out, people are going to have a second look at this entire event that&rsquo;s taking place,&rdquo; he said, referring to his criminal case.<\/p>\n<p>Adams faced a new wave of media heat Tuesday as First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3181435\/nyc-deputy-mayor-sheena-wright-resigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>resigned<\/a>. Several other members of Adams&rsquo;s administration have already stepped down.<\/p>\n<p>Adams&rsquo;s aide, Mohamed Bahi, was indicted on charges of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ag-barr-destroys-his-name-for-all-eternity-his-actions-today-confirm-he-is-just-another-card-carrying-swamp-rat\/\" title=\"AG Barr Destroys His Name for All Eternity - His Actions Today Confirm He Is Just Another Card-Carrying Swamp Rat\">destroying evidence related<\/a> to his corruption investigation, in which he was indicted on charges that he &ldquo;abused his position&rdquo; to the benefit of Turkish nationals, who then gave him bribes in return. If convicted, he faces decades in prison.<\/p>\n<p>If Adams gets the chance to run for reelection in 2025, he&rsquo;ll face a steep hill to return to the mayor&rsquo;s office. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ioc-president-will-not-add-fuel-to-summer-olympics-cancellation-rumors\/\" title=\"IOC president will \u2018not add fuel\u2019 to Summer Olympics cancellation rumors\">recent poll showed<\/a> nearly 70% of New York City residents think he should resign, and only 26% approve of his job performance.<\/p>\n<p>Several candidates for his job have already lined up to campaign, including city comptroller Brad Lander and Democratic State senators Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos. There have also been rumors that former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could jump in the race if Adams chooses not to run or resigns.<\/p>\n<p>Additional charges may be coming for Adams and other defendants, according to a federal prosecutor&rsquo;s statement to a judge last week. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There are&nbsp;several related investigations&nbsp;here,&rdquo; Hagan Cordell Scotten, a prosecutor with the U.S. attorney&rsquo;s office for the Southern District of New York, said.<\/p>\n<p>One problem is Adams said he &ldquo;forgot&rdquo; his phone password after he changed it, and authorities have yet to be able to crack it. The phone could contain information vital to the investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1780083\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1780083\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eric Adams plans to run for reelection and won&#8217;t resign despite potential new charges<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2352293,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Eric-Adams.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[7749,4035,5894,8313,32076],"class_list":["post-2352291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-adams","tag-charges","tag-politics","tag-reelection","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Eric-Adams.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2352291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2352291"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2352291\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2352293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2352291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2352291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2352291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}