NYC Mayor Adams Considers Dropping Re-Election Amid Campaign Challenges

Following Mayor Eric Adams' exit from the re-election race, the NYC mayoral contest has intensified among the remaining candidates. Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani criticized Andrew Cuomo's past budget cuts to rental assistance and called out President Trump for threatening to cut federal funding if Mamdani wins, suggesting Trump is struggling to accept the potential outcome. Republican Curtis Sliwa vowed to continue his campaign, attacking his rivals as harmful to the city and questioning Cuomo's appeal to working-class Republican voters. Adams, who has struggled with low polling and fundraising, left open the possibility of dropping out during interviews, citing media coverage as a factor hampering his campaign's financial support. Despite earlier defiant statements, Adams acknowledged the need to make the "right decision for the city," highlighting his campaign's challenges and the competitive field dominated by Mamdani and Cuomo. Endorsements from prominent elected officials have played a role, though their influence is limited in this polarized and dynamic race.