by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International Correspondent
NEW YORK (Worthy News) – New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is ending his bid for reelection in a stunning reversal in the world’s financial capital and largest U.S. city that could reshape the upcoming mayoral race.
In a video obtained by Worthy News, Adams said “constant media speculation” about his future and a decision by the city’s Campaign Finance Board to withhold public funds from his reelection effort made it “impossible” to continue.
The Democratic mayor, who took office in 2022, faced mounting challenges. His campaign was severely damaged by a federal bribery case — since dismissed — and growing frustration among liberals over his comparatively warm relationship with former U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Critics within his own party had accused him of failing to respond effectively to New York’s affordability crisis and migrant influx, while allies noted he remained popular among centrist and working-class voters.
POLITICAL FALLOUT
Adams’ sudden exit is expected to boost the campaign of former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has re-emerged on the political stage, portraying himself as the only centrist capable of defeating the Democratic Party’s nominee, State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.
Mamdani, a progressive lawmaker of Ugandan-Indian heritage representing Queens, has drawn significant grassroots support but faces skepticism from moderates and business leaders worried about his left-wing agenda.
With Adams gone, the race pits Cuomo’s centrist comeback attempt against Mamdani’s progressive push, reflecting the broader national debate over the Democratic Party’s future direction.
Political observers say New York City — often seen as a bellwether for urban America — could once again become the stage where ideological battles play out with national implications.
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