NYC Mayor Adams's Controversial Meeting with Trump

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday. This meeting comes amidst speculation of a potential pardon from Trump regarding federal corruption charges against Adams.

Adams' spokesperson, Fabien Levy, stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the mayor is willing to cooperate with the incoming Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of federal partnerships for New York City's success. The meeting's location hasn't been officially confirmed, but it's speculated to be at Mar-a-Lago.

This isn't the first time Adams and the Trump administration have interacted. Adams previously met with incoming border czar Tom Homan to discuss immigration and border security issues. Following that meeting, Trump indicated a willingness to pardon Adams, stating that he believed Adams had been treated unfairly.

Adams has also expressed his desire to attend Trump's inauguration, further highlighting his willingness to work with the new administration. The potential implications of this meeting, particularly in light of the ongoing federal corruption case, remain to be seen.

Link to Adams' NY1 interview Link to Politico article about Adams attending Trump's inauguration