After a year or two of fighting with those within his own party, New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a surprising announcement Thursday morning regarding his reelection efforts.
In a video posted to his X account, Adams told the world that while he’s “still a Democrat,” he will be seeking reelection as an Independent.
“Though I am still a Democrat,” Adams said, “I am announcing that I will forego the Democratic primary for mayor and appeal directly to all New Yorkers as an Independent candidate in the general election.”
Adams went on to explain that he feels New Yorkers are better served by someone more moderate and less tribal.
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“I firmly believe that this city is better served by truly independent leadership, not leaders pulled at by the extremists on the far-left or the far-right, but instead those rooted in the common middle, the place where the vast majority of New Yorkers are firmly planted,” Adams continued.
Adams also spoke about “trusting people I should not have” which he believes led to the “false” charges of corruption against him.
For his full statement, watch below:
— Eric Adams (@ericadamsfornyc) April 3, 2025
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