A group of moderate New York Democrats urges caution regarding the movement to oust Mayor Eric Adams, spurred by his cooperation with Donald Trump. Recent resignations among Adams' deputy mayors heightened concerns about his leadership. Critics allege that a perceived deal between Adams and Trump's administration may compromise his loyalty to New Yorkers. Some progressive figures are pressing for Adams' impeachment or resignation after the controversial cooperation, while others, including ex-Gov. David Paterson, emphasize the need for a measured response and caution against abrupt actions that lack justification.
Removing him because, `We're mad at you for helping Trump?' ex-Gov. David Paterson told The Post sarcastically. "I don't hear anything of a cause for him to leave office."
The alleged deal - which Adams' attorney and DOJ officials denied - was widely seen by critics, mostly progressives, as keeping the mayor beholden to Trump, rather than New York City voters.
Concerns over Adams' ability to govern New York City - and a corresponding drumbeat to somehow oust him from office - reached a fever pitch Tuesday as a parade of Democratic muckety-mucks marched into Gov. Kathy Hochul's office in Manhattan for a high-stakes conclave on what to do about the mayor.
Lefty city Comptroller Brad Lander, who was among the pols Hochul met with Tuesday, signaled his intent to convene an 'inability committee' - one of the only ways to remove a mayor from office, other than suspension or removal by the governor.
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