New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he would run as an Independent in the upcoming November mayoral election, forgoing the Democratic primary. In a video statement, he emphasized the need for leadership that resonates with the everyday struggles of New Yorkers. Adams, who faced a federal corruption case that was recently dismissed, expressed that the lengthy process impacted his campaign strategy and admitted to trusting the wrong people during his challenges. He believes independent leadership would be less swayed by political extremes.
When New York is worried about their bills at the kitchen table, or feeling unsafe on the subway platform, they don’t expect a political party to help. They want leadership from a person who understands their struggle and their story.
I know that the accusations leveled against me may have shaken your confidence in me and you may rightly have questions about my conduct. Though the charges against me were false, I trusted people I should not have and I regret that.
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