NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his struggling reelection campaign Sunday, an acknowledgment that he was no longer a credible contender after a year of scandal and political turmoil.
In a video released on social media, Adams spoke proudly of his tenure as mayor. But he said his now-dismissed federal corruption case left voters wary of him, and “constant media speculation” about his future made it impossible to raise enough money to run a serious campaign.
“Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my reelection campaign,” he said.
Adams did not endorse any of the remaining candidates in the race, but he warned of “insidious forces” using
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