New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to announce new state and city bills that add surveillance to the New York City Mayor's office, a source familiar with the governor's decision told Fox News Thursday. His recent cooperation with President Donald Trump.
Instead of removing Adams from his job, as reported by the governor, sources said Hochul could set up Guardrails and add independent monitors at city hall.
Hochul reportedly met with multiple New York leaders this week, considering removing Adam from his work.
Senior prosecutors in New York and Washington reportedly resigned after refusing to pursue a Department of Justice (DOJ) order to rescind the charges against Adams.
A federal judge is waiting to decide to dismiss a corruption charge against NYC mayor Eric Adams
New York Governor Kathy Hochul reportedly was considering removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from his office, but sources told Fox News Thursday that the governor instead had the mayor's office. He said he would add surveillance to the location. (AP photo/Julia Nikinson, File)
The former police officer-turned politician has been charged with charges related to wire fraud, bribery and solicitation of campaign funds from foreign sources. The indictment was sealed in September 2024, and Adams pleaded not guilty afterwards.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will leave court in New York on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demarie Nikinson)
Adams' fellow Democrats accused him of being comfortable with the Trump administration in order to get out of his criminal charges.
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Adams denied accusations of the Quid Pro Quo transaction.
“I want to be clear with the New Yorker. I never offered – no one on my behalf – a deal of my authority as your mayor for the end of my case.
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However, sources say Hochul is concerned about what is happening at city hall and is waiting for a US district judge to take control of the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the lawsuit against Adams before making the announcement. I did.
Elizabeth Elkind and Diana Stancy of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
