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Adams argues Democrats left him behind amid political, legal battles

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) says Democrats have “left behind” him and the working class as many in his party distance themselves from him and he faces poor approval ratings. said.

Adams told political commentator and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. interview The show aired on Tuesday and revealed that people “on the fringes” of the Biden administration's Justice Department feel he is “not a good Democrat,” which led to him facing multiple federal charges, including bribery and wire fraud. He said that led to the indictment. He denies the charges and maintains his innocence.

Adams said he believed he was charged because he complained about the current state of U.S. immigration policy and the influx of immigrants into New York City.

Carlson asked Adams if the indictment was punishment for the charges, and Adams said, “That's my belief based on several aspects,” but said he could not go into details. Adams has previously claimed without evidence that the charges against him were politically motivated.

“People often say, ‘You don’t look like a Democrat.’ You seem to have left the party,” Adams said. “No, the party left me and the working class people left too.”

“People are worried about the future of their families and that should be our focus and that is the focus of this administration,” he added.

Adams faces significant challenges as he begins his re-election campaign in the June Democratic primary. His trial is scheduled to begin in April, and a number of challengers have jumped into competition with him.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (Democratic Party) also appears to be planning to run next month, and Adams, who has high name recognition and ability to raise funds, could be his opponent.

There hasn't been much polling in the race yet, but early research shows Adams has a big lead to make up. Polls after Adams' indictment showed his approval ratings plummeted and a majority of voters wanted him to resign.

Poll released last week showed In the first round of a hypothetical ranked choice voting matchup, Adams has 6% support.

Adams declined to comment on Carlson's question about his reaction to the possibility of Cuomo entering the race, but said he wasn't fighting anyone, just “fighting himself.” “I firmly believe that there is,” he said.

“We have to run our own race, so no matter who's running our race, I'm going to run my race and promote what we've done in this city to New Yorkers,” he said. Ta.

Long before his indictment, Adams had been an outspoken critic of the Biden administration's immigration policies among Democrats, creating tensions with the administration, but Democrats particularly distanced themselves from him after Adams' indictment. .

There has also been speculation that Adams may seek a pardon from President Trump, with both men making similar claims that the charges against them are politically motivated. Trump said he would also consider pardoning Adams, who, unlike other Democrats, avoided harsh attacks on him during the campaign.

Adams' decision to agree to an interview with Carlson signals a possible change in his view of the controversial commentator. after carlson was praised 2021 Adams, Adams answered He said he “doesn't want or need the support of Tucker Carlson or anyone else who perpetuates racist, anti-immigrant propaganda.”

At the end of Carlson's interview, Adams said he was looking forward to re-election and that he had “really enjoyed” his time with Carlson.

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