More calls for Mayor Adams to resign or be removed as Manhattan protesters claim he ‘sold out to Trump’
Fuming demonstrators gather in Foley Square
Fuming demonstrators gathered in Foley Square on Feb. 27 in what they say is a unified demand for Mayor Eric Adams to either resign or be removed from his post. They allege Hizzoner is colluding with President Donald Trump, giving the Republican free reign over the Big Apple in exchange for his own criminal charges being dropped.
Demonstrators claim Adams has “sold out to Trump”
For his part, Mayor Adams has repeatedly said there is no collusion or quid pro quo with the president – including under oath at a recent federal court hearing about his criminal indictment. Even so, the protesters on Thursday weren’t buying it.
James Inniss of New York Communities for Change speaks out
“Eric Adams has been the DOGE of New York City since he came into the city, cutting the budget of Social Security, of social safety net, cutting budgets of education, the parks department, closing libraries,” James Inniss of New York Communities for Change charged. “He sold New York City to President Trump. He didn’t just sell New York, he didn’t sell immigrant communities out, he didn’t sell black communities, he sold all communities out, and that is one thing I want to make sure everybody realizes, from Staten Island to the top of the Bronx, everybody is at threat with him being in the pocket of Elon Musk and his subordinate Donald Trump.”
Slushing through the rain, fuming demonstrators gather in Foley Square
Slushing through the rain, fuming demonstrators gathered in Foley Square on Feb. 27 in what they say is a unified demand for Mayor Adams to leave office.
Hochul rebuffs calls to remove Adams
Hochul rebuffed calls to exercise her City Charter powers and remove the mayor, instead urging city and state legislators to approve several “guardrails” on his executive powers instead of choosing to remove him from his post. That decision also enraged Adams critics and protesters who gathered on Thursday.
Protesters march to City Hall
Holding up caricatures of the governor, protesters dubbed her “Spineless Kathy” for failing to forcibly remove him from his post. They chanted the phrase as they marched from the shadow of Manhattan Criminal Court to City Hall.
Council Member Alexa Avilés joins the rally
Council Member Alexa Avilés also joined the rally, renewing her own call for the mayor’s departure, believing it is that the facts show he is no longer fit to lead.
Conclusion
The protests come as the city is grappling with a range of issues, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, economic inequality, and concerns over the mayor’s relationship with the Trump administration.
FAQs
* What is the main issue at hand?
The main issue is the alleged collusion between Mayor Adams and President Trump, with some protesters claiming that Adams has “sold out” to Trump.
* What is the response of Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul?
Mayor Adams has repeatedly denied any collusion or quid pro quo with the president, while Governor Hochul has rebuffed calls to exercise her City Charter powers to remove the mayor, instead urging the city and state legislatures to approve “guardrails” on his executive powers.
* What is the goal of the protesters?
The goal of the protesters is to get Mayor Adams to resign or be removed from office, citing concerns that his alleged partnership with Trump puts certain communities at risk.
