New York Mayor Eric Adams (D) dropped out of his re-election race over the weekend, potentially boosting Andrew Cuomo’s chances of defeating Zohran Mamdani.
“Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign,” Adams announced on Sunday. “The constant media speculation about my future and the Campaign Finance Board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign.”
Adams warned New Yorkers about growing “extremism” in politics, seemingly referring to Democratic front-runner Mamdani.
“Our children are being radicalized to hate our city and our country. Political anger has turned into political violence,” Adams continued.