Gov. Kathy Hochul may seek to remove NYC Mayor Eric Adams

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signaled on Monday that she may use her power to remove Eric Adams as mayor of New York City amid news that a number of his top aides resigned.

“I recognize the immense responsibility I hold as governor and the constitutional powers granted to this office. In the 235 years of New York State history, these powers have never been utilized to remove a duly-elected mayor; overturning the will of the voters is a serious step that should not be taken lightly," Hochul said in a statement.

The reason she is considering Adams' removal is that she thinks the mayor has made a deal with the Trump administration to cooperate with immigration reform, something with which Hochul and other Democrats completely disagree.

She didn't come out and say as much, but the timing of the statement coming just after the Justice Department decided on Friday to drop the corruption charges against Adams tells everything we need to know.

"That said, the alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored. Tomorrow, I have asked key leaders to meet me at my Manhattan office for a conversation about the path forward, with the goal of ensuring stability for the City of New York," she said.

The DOJ decision caused seven district attorneys to resign in protest. That's seven fewer liberals in the government, so it's not an entirely bad thing.