Governor Kathy Hochul announced controversial measures limiting the authority of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, reflecting an intense political tug-of-war. Although her approach avoids outright removal—something unprecedented historically—Hochul plans to impose 'guardrails' to align Adams' actions with progressive demands. Critics argue that this undermines the democratic choice of voters. Hochul's actions are seen as a response to pressures from progressives fearful of Adams' cooperation with Trump’s policies, while also keeping potential mayoral contenders like Andrew Cuomo in check. Public opinion largely supports tougher measures on deporting violent criminals, complicating the governor's stance.
Gov. Kathy Hochul displayed her trademark spinelessness Thursday as she announced measures to handcuff the duly elected mayor of New York.
Hochul wisely rejected that. No New York governor has ever removed Gotham's mayor, let alone on such blatantly political and flimsy grounds.
Yet her cut-the-baby-in-half solution isn't much better: She'll erect "guardrails" to ensure that Adams does what progressives want, as opposed to the voters who elected him.
Democrats argue that Mayor Adams is a puppet of the Trump administration because of the deal struck with the Justice Department, a charge Adams denies.
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