Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) is publicly questioning Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D-NY) potential decision to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams amidst allegations of a “quid-pro-quo” with the Trump administration. Malliotakis accused the Governor of being motivated by politics rather than considering the law in her decision-making process.
Supporting Adams, Malliotakis criticized the Governor for rushing to remove the Mayor, claiming that Adams was working with the Trump administration to combat dangerous foreign criminals and gangs in the city. This comes at a time when Adams is losing Democratic allies, with several of his deputy mayors resigning and key figures calling for his resignation, including New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.
Hochul had planned to meet with various Democratic leaders to discuss Adams’s future, including City Comptroller Brad Lander, Rev. Al Sharpton, Adrienne Adams, and House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). Jeffries expressed concerns over Adams’s ability to govern independently from the influence of the Trump administration.
Adams, who is seen as more centrist, may be more likely to work with Republicans, leading to speculation that they may have little interest in him stepping down. Meanwhile, the Trump administration’s involvement in trying to drop a corruption case against Adams has further complicated the situation.
Hochul holds the power to remove Adams if she deems it necessary. The outcome of this situation remains uncertain as the political landscape in New York City continues to evolve.
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