Mayor Eric Adams reiterates he is only beholden to New Yorkers, still in re-election race
NEW YORK (WABC) -- At a rally in the raw windy weather, protestors in Lower Manhattan on Sunday afternoon called New York City Mayor Eric Adams a "MAGA Pawn" and said if he doesn't leave City Hall on his own, Governor Hochul should make him.
While the governor has said she's weighing her options, other New York Democrats have called for Adams to resign, including State Senate Majority Leader Andrea-Stewart Cousins.
The mayor was asked if he's spoken with her.
"I am looking forward to running for reelection and to do what I have been done, moving the city forward. All those other conversations, that's up to them to have. I was voted by the people of this city and I'm looking forward to the great work I'm and continue to do," he said.
The mayor was seen leaving a Queens church on Sunday.
"God has fortified me. No matter what you read, no matter what you hear, they want to fight me. I'm going to fight for you. I'm going to say stay persistent on my mission," he said.
Critics predict he'll carry out the Trump administration's mission on immigration, allowing for more ICE raids in this sanctuary city if it means avoiding charges.
"Mayor Adams has a responsibility to convince the people of New York City that he will be able to continue to govern in a manner that puts their best interests first at all times, and that he's not simply taking orders from a Trump administration, a Trump Department of Justice," said Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee want an investigation into Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of Adams' case, with the Trump DOJ's motion that it be dismissed without prejudice, meaning the charges could return.
"They have literally taken the mayor of New York City, who was facing and is facing serious charges of bribery, which were going to be expanded, and they have turned him into their own political pawn," said Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Border Czar Tom Homan, who met with Adams Thursday, also appearing on CNN's State Of The Union Sunday, and calling the idea of any quid pro quo ridiculous.
"I don't think that had anything to do with it. Matter fact, the meeting went very well. Same meeting we had a few weeks ago. We had a follow up meeting because there's no action being done," Homan said.
There also hasn't been any action taken when it comes to dropping the actual charges yet. The DOJ's request... has only so far resulted in an exodus of federal prosecutors
WATCH | Mayor Adams discusses meeting with border czar about immigration enforcement
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