Summary:

NYC Mayor Eric Adams will meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Friday.
The meeting comes while Adams faces federal bribery and fraud charges.
Adams previously met with incoming border czar Tom Homan to discuss immigration.
Trump has expressed support for Adams, suggesting the charges are politically motivated.
Federal prosecutors recently revealed the discovery of additional criminal conduct by Adams.

NYC Mayor Adams to Meet President-elect Trump Amidst Ongoing Federal Bribery Case

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Friday. This meeting comes as Adams faces federal bribery and fraud charges. The meeting's purpose is to discuss "New Yorkers' priorities," according to Adams' spokesperson.

This is not the first interaction between Adams and the incoming Trump administration. Last month, Adams met with incoming border czar Tom Homan to discuss the removal of violent undocumented immigrants. Adams has stated that while the city will protect hard-working immigrants, it will not be a safe haven for those who commit violent crimes.

The meeting raises eyebrows, given Trump's previous comments supporting Adams amidst the ongoing indictment. Trump has suggested that the charges against Adams are politically motivated, possibly in retaliation for Adams' stance on immigration. Federal prosecutors recently revealed the discovery of "additional criminal conduct" by Adams, hinting at a possible superseding indictment. Adams' lawyer dismissed these claims as a publicity stunt.

Adams, the first sitting NYC mayor to face such charges, is scheduled to stand trial in April. This upcoming meeting with Trump adds another layer of complexity to an already intense political situation.

Source: ABC News