AOC demands NYC Mayor Eric Adams resign 'for the good of the city'

Thursday morning, the New York City political world was rocked after it was announced that Mayor Eric Adams (D) had been indicted on five charges related to bribery and corruption.

According to Breitbart, in the lead-up to Thursday morning, Adams faced intense criticism from members of his own party, including NYC native and Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who called for his resignation.

AOC argued in an X post that Adams' situation was serious enough, mainly due to the number of resignations that preceded his indictment, that New York City government functions could be critically affected.

The progressive lawmaker said that Adams should resign "for the good of the city."

"I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City. The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function. Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration. For the good of the city, he should resign," she wrote.

I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City.

The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function. Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration.

For the good of the city, he should resign.…

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 25, 2024

The indictment laid out the reasons why Adams had been charged, citing shady alleged behaviors over the period of a decade.

"For nearly a decade, Adams sought and accepted improper valuable benefits, such as luxury international travel, including from wealthy foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish government official seeking to gain influence over him," the indictment read.

Damian Williams, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said Mayor Adams took the gifts and luxury accommodations even though he knew it was illegal.

"Mayor Adams took these contributions even though he knew they were illegal," Williams said. "He knew these contributions were attempts by a Turkish government official and Turkish businessmen to buy influence with him."

As many do when they're finally caught, Adams attempted to downplay the situation and told those watching to wait until all of the facts come out, especially his defense.

"I look forward to defending myself and defending the people of this city as I’ve done throughout my entire professional career," Adams said.

On Thursday, Adams sent an email to city workers that read, "While my legal team thoroughly reviews the allegations that were just released publicly, let me be very clear, I know I’ve done nothing wrong. I am committed to continuing to fight on behalf of New Yorkers as your mayor."

Clearly, Adams is legally cooked and pretending that he's not.