New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the city’s mayoral race on Sunday, ending his reelection bid.
In a nine-minute video that he shared to social media, Adams said ‘the constant media speculation’ about the future and his ‘finance board withholding millions of dollars has undermined his ability’ to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign.
Adams added no additional clues about his future plans after leaving office. He did add this is ‘not the end of his public service.’
The bombshell move comes after speculation of if he would dropout to pave the way for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Adams was polling fourth, behind Zohran Mamdani, Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
‘This campaign was for the underserved, the marginalized, the abandoned and betrayed by government,’ the former mayor said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has dropped out of the city’s race, ending his reelection bid
Adams shared a video to social media explaining his bombshell move
Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a news conference at police headquarters in Manhattan, New York City on Thursday, September 18
‘Since then, it has been my honor to be your mayor, and I’m proud to say that we took that victory four years ago and turned it into action, making this city better for those who have been failed by government,’ Adams said in the video.
Adams did not endorse any of the other candidates, and even took subtle swipes at his opponents.
‘Beware of those who claim the answer [is] to destroy the very system we built together over generations, that is not change, that is chaos.’
He urged New Yorkers ‘to choose leaders not by what they promise, but by what they deliver.’
Adams referred to his victories from his first term such as driving down crime, increasing employment, and expanding funding for rental vouches and child care.
‘I hope you see despite the headlines, I will always put you before me.’
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