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Mayor Adams Attends Trump's Inauguration After Last-Minute Invite, Fueling Pardon Speculation

Jan 20, 2025, 01:31 PM

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is under indictment on federal bribery charges, attended President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington D.C. after receiving a last-minute invitation. The invitation came between 1 and 2 a.m., and Adams left New York City at around 3 a.m., canceling his scheduled Martin Luther King Jr. Day events to make the trip. Adams accepted the invitation on behalf of New York City, according to his press secretary Fabien Levy. He had previously met with Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club, discussing issues such as New York City infrastructure, migrant concerns, job creation, and the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza. Adams denied that the meetings focused on his legal case or potential pardon, emphasizing that they centered on city issues and global affairs. His attendance at the inauguration has fueled speculation about a potential pardon, as Trump has said he may pardon Adams in his corruption case.