Trump Administration Stuns Supporters With Job Offer to NYC Democrat Mayor Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been offered a position within the Trump administration at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to an individual with knowledge of the offer.
The news stunned MAGA supporters, since Adams is a Democrat.
Adams met with President Trump on Monday during his visit to Florida, according to a person who spoke with Politico.
An official at the White House did not confirm the conversation had taken place.
However, Politico later revealed that talk of the administration’s offer to Adams was first reported by The New York Times. Along with Adams’ offer, The New York Times reported that talks were also underway to find a position within the administration for GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa.
Many Republicans and left-of-center Democrats are deeply concerned that New York City could be led by a democratic socialist, and have been working together to consolidate the vote behind one candidate.
That candidate is former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent against Zohran Mamdani.
Adams didn’t deny meeting with Trump, and when asked if he was planning to drop out of the mayoral race, he didn’t give a firm, definitive “no.”
On Wednesday morning, Mayor Adams stated that he had met with the mayor of Miami, saying:
“I met with some of his team,” according to Fox 5 New York.
“I met with several elected officials, and again, if there’s any changes in this race, I will announce that.”
“Adams’ electability began to take a hit when he faced federal corruption charges. The Trump Department of Justice moved to drop the charges, and a federal judge dismissed the case with prejudice in April. The mayor has rejected the accusation that he is beholden to Trump as a result,” the report said.
Adams has also pushed back on questions about whether he would drop out of the mayoral race in order to serve in the Trump administration.
“To say, ‘Would you take a job in the administration?’ or would I take it somewhere else — that’s hypothetical,” the mayor once told the press.
“I’m running for office. And I’m going to finish doing that. I’ve got work to do. I’ve got more ribbons to cut before I finish up this term.”