Mayor Eric Adams announced he will not seek re-election in the June Democratic primary, choosing to run as an independent in the November election. This decision follows a decline in his approval ratings and backlash due to his support for former President Trump. While a federal corruption indictment against him was dismissed, it complicated his campaign. Adams aims to appeal to all voters directly, marking a significant shift from his previous stance as a key Democrat.
Mr. Adams said he would instead run as an independent in the general election in November, acknowledging the backlash against his embrace of President Trump.
Although I am still a Democrat, I am announcing that I will forgo the Democratic primary for mayor and appeal directly to all New Yorkers as an independent candidate.
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