The Justice Department has decided to dismiss the bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, stating the charges were politically motivated. The acting deputy attorney general indicated that the case had interfered with Adams' ability to focus on pressing issues like the migrant crisis and his upcoming mayoral campaign in 2025. This dismissal, sought under the Trump administration, signals a potential end to a lengthy investigation that cast a shadow over Adams' term in office. The DOJ's letter emphasized the case's retributive nature linked to Adams' criticism of previous immigration policies.
You are directed, as authorized by the Attorney General, to dismiss the pending charges against Adams... This case was retribution for him speaking out against the Biden administration.
It cannot be ignored that Mayor Adams criticized the prior Administration's immigration policies before the charges were filed, creating appearances of impropriety.
The charges have improperly interfered with Mayor Adams' campaign in the 2025 mayoral election and restricted his ability to address illegal immigration and violent crime.
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