New York City Mayor Eric Adams, facing plummeting poll numbers and a shrinking campaign team, announced he will soon launch his reelection bid, dismissing concerns over defections to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
At a Tuesday press conference, Adams defended his record on crime and brushed off criticism, insisting he remains a formidable campaigner. He also revealed he has stopped reading the news, likening media consumption to “mental obesity.” Meanwhile, his opponents continue attacking his leadership and ties to President Donald Trump, whose administration recently dropped Adams’ bribery case.
Despite claiming ignorance of political chatter, Adams appeared well-versed in media narratives, criticizing coverage of his case and calling for more scrutiny of a Palestinian protester’s deportation. With the June primary nearing, his path to reelection remains uncertain.
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