{"id":3475,"date":"2025-09-08T10:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T14:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycpolitics\/mayor-adams-pushes-forward-in-re-election-bid-despite-reports-of-trump-job-offer\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:48:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T14:48:53","slug":"mayor-adams-pushes-forward-in-re-election-bid-despite-reports-of-trump-job-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycpolitics\/mayor-adams-pushes-forward-in-re-election-bid-despite-reports-of-trump-job-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Adams Pushes Forward in Re-Election Bid Despite Reports of Trump Job Offer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mayor Eric Adams<\/b><\/a> forcefully rejected speculation Friday that he is preparing to abandon his uphill re-election campaign in exchange for a position in the Trump administration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adams Rejects Dropout Talk<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u201cI am staying in this race, I am the only one who can beat [Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran] Mamdani,\u201d Adams said during a hastily arranged press conference at Gracie Mansion on September 5.<\/span><\/p>\n

His remarks came hours after he issued a carefully worded statement that left the door open to future opportunities in Washington. \u201cI will always listen if called to serve our country,\u201d Adams said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reports have circulated that he has been offered a role at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is being considered for ambassador to Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Campaign spokesperson <\/span>Todd Shapiro<\/b> later confirmed Adams recently met with Trump advisor <\/span>Steve Witkoff<\/b> in Florida. However, Adams denied he would meet with Trump officials in Washington next week, dismissing an <\/span>NY1 report<\/span><\/a> suggesting otherwise. Neither Adams nor Shapiro clarified whether such a meeting could occur at a later date.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking Aim at Rivals<\/span><\/h2>\n

Running as an independent after skipping the Democratic primary, Adams faces a crowded four-way general election against Mamdani, Republican nominee <\/span>Curtis Sliwa<\/b>, and <\/span>former Gov. Andrew Cuomo<\/b>. Polls currently show <\/span>Mamdani ahead<\/span><\/a>, with moderates and independents divided among the other three candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Friday, Adams lashed out at Cuomo, accusing him of orchestrating reports about his potential withdrawal. Adams called Cuomo a \u201csnake and a liar,\u201d alleging that Cuomo has a history of undermining Black politicians. Adams provided no evidence for the claim.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mamdani has also accused Cuomo of working with Trump to sideline Adams, though Cuomo denied having any contact with Trump in over a year. Cuomo\u2019s campaign declined to comment directly on Adams\u2019 attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adams Stresses His Record<\/span><\/h2>\n

Adams painted himself as the candidate of working-class New Yorkers, contrasting his background with Mamdani and Cuomo, whom he called \u201ctwo spoiled brats running for mayor.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThey are not like us. They never had to fight. They never had to struggle. They never had to go through difficult times like you and I,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mamdani, in turn, blamed both Adams and Cuomo for worsening the city\u2019s affordability crisis, the centerpiece of his campaign. \u201cIn November, we\u2019re going to deliver a city working New Yorkers can afford,\u201d Mamdani said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite polling far behind, Adams vowed to fight on, touting reductions in crime, post-pandemic recovery efforts, and homelessness initiatives since taking office in 2022. \u201cWe can\u2019t go backwards,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mayor Eric Adams forcefully rejected speculation Friday that he is preparing to abandon his uphill re-election campaign in exchange for a position in the Trump administration. 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