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New York Mayor Eric Adams abandons reelection campaign
New York Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday he would drop his reelection bid after losing ground to Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist. Adams, 65, once popular, was weakened by corruption probes and criticism over his cooperation with Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
New York Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday he would drop his reelection bid after losing ground to Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist. Adams, 65, once popular, was weakened by corruption probes and criticism over his cooperation with Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
