Trump's Unapologetic Confession: Assisting NYC Mayor Eric Adams in Dismissing Federal Bribery Charges

During a Florida news conference on Tuesday, President Donald Trump candidly acknowledged his involvement in supporting New York City Mayor Eric Adams by influencing the Department of Justice to dismiss federal corruption allegations against him earlier this year. Trump remarked on the rarity of a Republican leading the city and extended his backing for Adams, now an independent candidate in his re-election campaign. “I helped him out a little bit,” Trump stated, addressing the contentious nature of the allegations Adams faced, which included bribery and conspiracy charges. He maintained that the indictment was unjustified, occurring just after Adams expressed concerns over immigration. In February, CNN reported that U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon indicated that Adams' legal representatives suggested a quid pro quo arrangement involving immigration policy in exchange for dropping charges, a claim Adams denied. Trump criticized those behind the indictment, calling them “a bad group” and described them as “vicious.” His remarks caused an uproar on social media, with critics calling out the blatant corruption.