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new york city Mayor Eric Adams and President-elect Trump met in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, three days before Trump returned to the White House.
“President Trump and I had a productive conversation about the needs of New York and what is best for our city and how the federal government can play a more helpful role in improving the lives of New Yorkers,” Adams said in a shared statement. by its spokesperson, Fabien. Levy.
“While we briefly address a number of issues, we focus specifically on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and how it will have a positive impact on the public security of our country; how we can bring manufacturing jobs back to New York, particularly in the Bronx; and how we can continue to make federal investments in New York City, especially when it comes to infrastructure.”
The Democratic mayor, who is awaiting trial on federal corruption charges in April, said the couple did not discuss their legal issues at the meeting.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and President-elect Trump met in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, three days before Trump returned to the White House. (Getty Images)
As president, Trump would have the power to pardon Adams.
Adams faces charges of accepting luxury travel and illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals in exchange for corrupt acts.
Trump, who was convicted in a New York court last year of falsifying business records, has defended Adams in the past, alleging that charges against the mayor may have been brought because he criticized President Biden at the border.
Trump said he would consider a pardon for Adams.
“To be clear, we did not discuss my legal case, and those who suggest that the mayor of the largest city in the country should not meet with the incoming president to discuss our cities’ priorities because of inaccurate speculation or because we are from “The different parties clearly care more about politics than people,” Adams said.
“As I always have, I will take every opportunity possible to advocate for New Yorkers and our city. And after our discussion, I firmly believe that there are many things our city and the federal government can collaborate on to make the city of New York safer, stronger and more affordable. I thank President Trump for his time and attention and look forward to working with him to benefit all New Yorkers.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Trump for comment.
The Democratic mayor, who is awaiting trial on federal corruption charges in April, said the couple did not discuss their legal issues at the meeting. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Adams had been criticized by other New York politicians for the meeting.
“Trump’s agenda will not help move our city or country forward. This pilgrimage is clearly about something else,” state Sen. Zellnor Myrie wrote in X this week.
new york city Comptroller Brad Lander wrote in will finance your trip to Florida.”
President-elect Trump’s inauguration is Monday. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
“Who is this meeting for, New Yorkers or Eric Adams? Our city has too many problems right now to worry if he is fighting for New Yorkers or for a hypothetical pardon for himself,” posted Scott Stringer, former comptroller of the city, in INCOGNITA.
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Lander and Stringer are running for mayor against Adams.
