New York City Mayor Eric Adams has denied claims he received an offer from the Trump administration to abandon his re-election campaign. Reports suggested the administration explored positions for Adams and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, but a spokesperson for Adams stated he had no discussions with President Donald Trump regarding the mayoral race. “The mayor is fully committed to winning this election,” the spokesperson said, emphasizing Adams’ focus on securing votes ahead of the November 4 contest.
Sliwa, who ran as a Republican candidate, denied any contact with the White House and stated he had no interest in a federal role. “My focus is here in New York,” he said, vowing to challenge incumbent candidates. Meanwhile, rival candidate Mamdani highlighted perceived ties between Adams and Trump, accusing them of prioritizing power over city residents. Polls showed Adams trailing behind Mamdani, with support at 9% compared to Mamdani’s 42%.
Private discussions about Adams’ potential exit from the race have also surfaced. Sources indicated he met with intermediaries linked to Trump, including real estate investor Steve Witkoff, though details of their conversation remain unclear. Adams’ campaign initially cited a “personal matter” for the meeting before shifting to claims of celebrating his 65th birthday. Close associates acknowledged uncertainty about his next steps as his re-election prospects waned.