December 16th 2024.
At a recent press conference held at his luxurious Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida, President-elect Donald Trump revealed that he is considering adding New York City's Mayor Eric Adams to his list of potential pardons. This news comes after Trump was asked if he would consider pardoning Adams, to which he responded with a simple "yes." However, Trump did admit that he is not fully acquainted with the details of the charges that the mayor is facing.
Adams, who is currently seeking re-election in 2025, has been embroiled in a federal corruption case since September 2024. Along with several members of his administration, Adams is under investigation for various alleged wrongdoings. These include accepting lavish travel accommodations worth $100,000 and potential illegal campaign contributions from foreign officials trying to influence his political decisions.
Despite the allegations and indictments, Adams has maintained his innocence. He has even gone on record to denounce the charges as false and based on lies. However, the situation has led to the resignation of some of his colleagues, as their homes were raided and their electronic devices confiscated. "My fellow New Yorkers, I fear that the federal government is planning to charge me with crimes. If so, I want to say that these charges are completely baseless and untrue," Adams stated on September 25.
Trump's consideration of a potential pardon for Adams comes after he openly commented on the mayor's legal troubles in the past. In October 2024, during a dinner appearance, Trump compared Adams' situation to his own. "I want to be kind because I know what it's like to be targeted by the Department of Justice for speaking out against open borders," Trump stated. "We were both targeted, Eric. You and I both," he added.
During the press conference, Trump also addressed other pressing matters, such as the recent drone activities and the assassination of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. He also announced that Japanese-owned company SoftBank Group plans to invest a massive $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years. When questioned about his potential pardon for Adams, Trump reiterated his previous statements and expressed his belief that the mayor was treated unfairly. "I'd have to see the evidence because I am not familiar with all the facts," Trump stated, according to PIX 11. "But from what I know, he was treated very unfairly," he added.
Adams' bribery trial is set to begin on April 21, 2025, as per the decision of federal Manhattan Judge Dale Ho. This date falls approximately two months before the Democratic primary in June for the 2025 mayoral election in New York City. Judge Ho has stated that he believes it is crucial for the public to have a resolution on this matter.
In related news, ABC News recently settled a $15 million defamation lawsuit filed by Trump. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2019 news report that allegedly misrepresented Trump's statements regarding a conversation with the Ukrainian President.
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