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The Sordid Saga of President Trump and Mayor Adams

The Sordid Saga of President Trump and Mayor Adams

The sweeping federal corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams seemed to spell the end of his career. Then he got a sudden reprieve from President Trump — but as the terms of that support became public, an extraordinary blowback ensued. Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics and government for The Times, walks us through the saga.

The Daily

February 20, 202526m 16s

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The sweeping federal corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams seemed to spell the end of his career. Then he got a sudden reprieve from President Trump — but as the terms of that support became public, an extraordinary blowback ensued.

Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics and government for The Times, walks us through the saga.

Guest: Nicholas Fandos, a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times.

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