Eric Adams, mayor of New York, is indicted in an investigation into his 2021 campaign. His administration is weakened by several resignations.
C Belgian
In recent days, the administration of Eric Adams has been weakened by the successive resignations of several senior city officials. New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan and David C. Banks, education chancellor and close to the mayor, left their posts, shaking up a team already under pressure because of the ongoing investigations. These departures come as the mayor faces a series of accusations relating to illegal campaign donations.
Campaign finance investigation and serial resignations
New York Mayor Eric Adams has been formally charged as part of an investigation into the financing of his 2021 election campaign, led by federal prosecutors in Manhattan. Although details of the indictment have not yet been released, Adams is accused of links to illegal donations from construction companies associated with Turkey. This indictment comes in a tense climate, marked by the resignation of several key members of his administration.
Eric Adams defends himself
Despite these accusations, the mayor reaffirmed his innocence. “I always knew that if I stood up for the interests of New Yorkers, I would be a target,” he said, adding that he would fight “with all his strength and spirit” to prove his innocence. The recent resignations, including those of the health commissioner and the education chancellor, add to a series of departures in his administration, further weakening his position.
Political context and uncertain future
Beyond the legal investigations, Eric Adams faces a political crisis. Although he was elected in 2021 on a promise to reduce crime, his tenure has been marked by economic challenges, including the rising cost of living and a housing crisis that is taking a toll on New Yorkers. His popularity dropped to 28% at the end of 2023, and several candidates have already declared to challenge him in the 2025 Democratic primary.
