He framed the move as a necessity caused by politically motivated charges:
“I know that the accusations leveled against me may have shaken your confidence in me and that you may rightly have questions about my conduct,” Adams said. “Let me be clear, although the charges against me were false, I trusted people I should not have, and I regret that.”
Government Gangsters: Federal Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Dismissed
Cites Deep State, Recommends “Government Gangsters”
Adams implied a broader political motivation behind the charges, pointing to the so-called “deep state” and encouraging people to read Government Gangsters, a book authored by new FBI Director Kash Patel, a Republican.
“Read it and understand how we can never allow this to happen to another innocent American,” he said.
Cuomo in the Race
At least nine candidates are competing in the June Democratic primary, including former Governor Andrew Cuomo, according to The Washington Post. Adams has already aimed at Cuomo’s past policies:
