New York City Mayor Eric Adams drops out of Democrat primary race, will run for re-election as an independent after bribery and wire fraud charges are dropped. He aims to be the first non-partisan candidate to win NYC mayorship since 1969. Other candidates criticize his move.
Key Points
Adams drops out of Democrat primary race after bribery and wire fraud charges are dropped
He plans to run for re-election as an independent candidate
Other mayoral candidates criticize his move
Pros
Adams aims to provide independent leadership for NYC
Focus on public safety in his campaign
Cons
Accusations of corruption and exchanging favors for campaign contributions