New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared himself a victim of political persecution after becoming the first sitting mayor to be indicted on Wednesday. In a video statement, Adams insisted he was targeted due to his stance against the Harris-Biden administration as migrants flooded the city. He vowed to fight these injustices with every ounce of his strength and spirit, declaring that if he is charged, he knows he is innocent. Adams will request an immediate trial so New Yorkers can hear the truth.
The indictment comes amid a migrant crisis that has cost New York City more than $5 billion, according to the city’s own online asylum-seeker funding tracker. As of this week, 61,400 migrants are in city care since spring 2022. The Adams administration has even projected the cost could balloon to $10 billion over a three-year period ending June 30, 2025.
Mayor Eric Adams announced that he always knew he would become a target due to his stance on the migrant crisis. Despite calls for him to resign, Adams stated that he will not leave office and will continue to lead the city. As the investigation continues, Adams asks New Yorkers for their prayers and patience. Sources tell The Post that Mayor Adams is expected to surrender to authorities early next week.
