Indicted NYC Mayor Adams to Meet President-elect Trump Ahead of Inauguration Amid Pardon Speculation

Jan 17, 2025, 12:07 AM

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has been indicted on corruption charges, is set to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, just days before Trump's inauguration. Adams is traveling to Florida tonight for the unannounced meeting, which was not included on his public schedule. According to a spokesperson, Adams has expressed his willingness to work with President-elect Trump and his incoming administration on behalf of New Yorkers, emphasizing that partnership with the federal government is critical to the city's success. The meeting has sparked rumors that the indicted mayor is angling for a pardon. Adams has also been working with incoming Trump border czar Tom Homan on potential executive orders to return ICE to Rikers Island and deport alleged criminal migrants. Left-leaning NYC Council members have criticized Adams for being 'in bed with the enemy' over his cooperation with Trump's immigration policies.