Democratic New York City Councilmember Robert Holden on Wednesday called for the resignation of Mayor Eric Adams, saying he is no longer fit to lead the city.
Mayor Adams was indicted this week after several searches of other figures in his administration. Though the specific charges have yet to be unsealed, they follow a federal corruption investigation into Adams's campaign.
“It’s a sad day for New York City when a sitting mayor is indicted on federal charges,” he said. “While he is presumed innocent until proven guilty, there is no way he can effectively lead with this cloud hanging over him. With the challenges our city faces, he must step down for the good of New Yorkers.”Nobody really wants this, I think, but the other shoe just dropped,” Holden said. “We saw all the signs that this was headed in this direction.
Holden’s call echoes a similar demand made by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., via X Wednesday. She also noted the “nonstop investigations” will complicate the city’s ability to recruit and retain officials.Mayor Adams has guided New York City through a time of unprecedented tumult, with his administration beginning during the COVID-19 pandemic and most recently overseeing a citywide migrant crisis. He notably warned the migrant crisis would “destroy” the city.
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