Federally indicted Mayor Eric Adams playfully compared himself to Hunter Biden on Tuesday, exclaiming that the president's controversial pardon of his son proves the Justice Department is politicized. .
Like a political prop cartoon, Adams pulled a copy of the New York Times from the podium during his weekly off-topic press conference and made a not-so-joking claim.
The Gray Lady's front page states that President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are both currentlyBiden Justice Department is politicized”
“Does that sound familiar?” Mr. Adams jokingly asked reporters. “I'm going to take a break from this matter.”
A visibly emboldened Adams then began a boastful rant about the supposed unfairness of the unprecedented criminal case and his attorney's instructions to remain silent while the proceedings proceeded in federal court. .
Adams, who has maintained his innocence, compared himself: Cover of Muhammad Ali's masterpiece “Esquire” A drawing of a boxer with an arrow stuck in it.
“I'm just a fighter,” he said.
“I believe in fighting for my rights, and this is the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, this onslaught,” Adams continued. “And I have to be silent and I can't answer or defend myself. That's the hardest thing.”
Federal prosecutors allege that Mr. Adams defrauded taxpayers of $10 million in campaign funds by accepting bribes in the form of luxury travel perks.
Many in Adams' camp have vociferously argued that the election of President Trump is a political persecution of the mayor, who has spoken out on immigration issues, and that it has been a boon to his defense, and a boost to his slumping political fortunes. I believe it will help revive my career.
