Rep. Dan Goldman (DN.Y.) accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of dismissing a criminal case against New York Mayor Eric Adams, saying it was “complete coercion.”
Goldman Participation MSNBC's “Inside with Jen Psaki” was heavily on the mayor's legal development on Sunday.
“It's a complete horror,” he said. “This is a way outside the boundaries of the Department of Justice.”
The DOJ formally asked U.S. District Court to withdraw the corruption charges against Adams after federal prosecutors in Manhattan resigned in exchange for dismissing the case.
Attorney General Pam Bondy said Friday that the charges against the mayor, filed last September, would be dismissed.
Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove said criminal cases would hinder Adams' ability to govern New York City, bringing a “unacceptable threat” to safety and safety.
Goldman criticized Adams' charges for being dismissed, but he did not cooperate much with New York Gov. Kathy Hockle (D) in removing him from his leadership position.
“We hope we don't get there,” he said. “I hope that we will avoid that among the leaders of New York's political establishment.”
As the Trump administration settles into a new role, there are concerns that Bondy will succumb to pressure from President Trump and will use the department to indict his political opponents. Goldman expressed concern over the DOJ's status.
“The Justice Department's politicization is really bad and in a dangerous way… it has to be stopped, and someone has to stop it,” he said.
