{"id":2368814,"date":"2024-11-14T08:32:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T13:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eric-adams-continues-warming-up-to-trump-with-praise-of-musk-pick-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-14T08:33:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T13:33:17","slug":"eric-adams-continues-warming-up-to-trump-with-praise-of-musk-pick-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eric-adams-continues-warming-up-to-trump-with-praise-of-musk-pick-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Eric Adams continues warming up to Trump with praise of Musk pick &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><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%2Feric-adams-continues-warming-up-to-trump-with-praise-of-musk-pick-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=2368814&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>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-times-issues-multiple-corrections-for-article-falsely-claiming-900000-u-s-children-have-been-hospitalized-for-covid-19-during-pandemic\/\" title=\"New York Times Issues Multiple Corrections For Article Falsely Claiming 900,000 U.S. Children Have Been Hospitalized For COVID-19 During Pandemic\">article discusses<\/a> New York City Mayor \u2063Eric Adams expressing\u2063 support \u2064for President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s selection of Elon Musk as \u200cthe head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Adams highlighted their growing\u2062 relationship, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">demonstrating mutual defense<\/a> \u2062in public. During \u2064an interview on PIX 11, he emphasized the need for government modernization and efficiency,\u2063 comparing\u200c Musk&#8217;s involvement with his initiatives in New York City. Adams \u2064mentioned the potential use of technology, like drones, to streamline governance, \u200breferencing Musk&#8217;s influence positively. Additionally, he remained neutral regarding Trump&#8217;s controversial \u200bpick of Rep. Matt Gaetz\u200b for attorney general, who is under\u2062 investigation \u2062for corruption allegations that could\u2062 impact Adams. Adams&#8217; remarks suggest a \u200dclear\u2062 alignment with Trump\u2019s vision for government efficiency, showcasing \u2063a collaborative approach to addressing bureaucratic challenges.  <\/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 continues warming up to Trump with praise of Musk pick<\/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_1881023\" 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\">Eric Adams<\/a> continued his warming up to President-elect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Donald Trump\">Donald Trump<\/a> by praising the pick of Tesla CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elon-musk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Elon Musk\">Elon Musk<\/a> as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Adams and Trump have formed an unusually warm relationship, with the two publicly defending each other. Adams continued the trend in an interview on PIX 11, comparing Trump&rsquo;s goal of government efficiency with his own efforts in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;One of the people I think it was important to bring on board, some people may argue, is Elon Musk,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re dealing with an antiquated government filled with bureaucracy unwilling to make any changes.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>One example of modernizing the government that Adams floated was instituting drones, something he has attempted to do in the city.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m a big believer in technology. I don&rsquo;t know if many of you noticed that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-is-a-rico-case-and-it-involves-potentially-the-incoming-president-of-the-united-states-assuming-hes-installed-tom-fitton-on-hunter-bidens-criminal-c\/\" title=\"\u201cThis Is a RICO Case and It Involves Potentially the Incoming President of the United States, Assuming He\u2019s Installed\u201d \u2013 Tom Fitton on Hunter Biden\u2019s Criminal Case\">incoming president<\/a> is using Digidog, one of the technologies that we use here,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s using it in Florida now to protect his grounds. It just shows that we have been leading from the front.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-spike-in-florida-coronavirus-cases-despite-no-mask-mandate\/\" title=\"No Spike in Florida Coronavirus Cases Despite No Mask Mandate\">mayor<\/a> also remained neutral on Trump&rsquo;s most controversial Cabinet pick, Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/matt-gaetz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Matt Gaetz\">Matt Gaetz<\/a> (R-FL) for attorney general, who would lead the department <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3225922\/eric-adams-attorney-requests-trial-moved-up-accommodate-reelection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">investigating<\/a> him for alleged corruption. The attorney general has the ability to wipe away cases pursued by the Department of Justice and could do so for Adams.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You got to pick the right people that understand your vision and are willing to move with that vision,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;And [Trump&rsquo;s] choosing those who believe.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Gaetz has offered some praise of Adams in the past.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;[To be honest] Eric Adams gets mad respect from me for sitting in a middle seat,&rdquo; he said about a video in which a pro-Palestinian protester accosted Adams during a flight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Trump has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3194491\/trump-adams-indictment-suspicious-mayor-immigration-comments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"suggested\">suggested<\/a> that Adams&rsquo;s indictment may be a political hit job, a similar picture he painted about his own indictments. Adams, in turn, has criticized alarmist rhetoric used by Democrats about Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3208142\/eric-adams-silly-questions-trump-fascist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"derided\">derided<\/a> a question about whether or not Trump is a fascist as &ldquo;insulting&rdquo; and contended that the country still needs to be &ldquo;the United States and not the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eric-adams-rebukes-silly-questions-about-whether-trump-is-a-fascist-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Eric Adams rebukes \u2018silly questions\u2019 about whether Trump is a fascist - Washington Examiner\">divided states&#038;rdquo<\/a>; after the 2024 election.<\/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_1881023\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1881023\"}});<\/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 praises Trump&#8217;s Musk pick, strengthening their bond<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2368815,"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\/trump-eric-adams-al-smith-dinner.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[36661,4250,5894,3634,32076],"class_list":["post-2368814","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-eric-adams","tag-musk","tag-politics","tag-trump","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/trump-eric-adams-al-smith-dinner.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2368814","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\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2368814"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2368814\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2368818,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2368814\/revisions\/2368818"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2368815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2368814"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2368814"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2368814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}