The Department of Justice has decided to drop its criminal bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a move that conveniently clears his name as he struggles to manage the chaos created by the very policies he’s supported.

Adams was initially accused of selling political influence to benefit the Turkish government, allegedly accepting luxury perks and illegal campaign donations in exchange for favors, as reported by The Blaze.

His former chief adviser, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, wasn’t as lucky—she was hit with serious charges of bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy in December.

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The DOJ’s excuse for dropping the case? Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove claimed that prosecuting Adams would “interfere” with his efforts to handle New York’s immigration crisis—one that Adams himself helped fuel with his unwavering support for sanctuary city policies.

The official order justified dismissing the case to allow Adams to focus on the rising crime and illegal immigration that have spiraled out of control under the policies of the “prior administration.”

Which administration they meant is unclear, considering the real damage to New York began under progressive leadership.

Adams’ legal team wasted no time celebrating the decision. His attorney, Alex Spiro, gushed over the DOJ’s move, saying, “Now, thankfully, the mayor and New York can put this unfortunate and misguided prosecution behind them.”

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Unsurprisingly, Adams had long maintained that the charges were politically motivated. Back in September, he had all but predicted this moment, stating:

“It is now my belief that the federal government intends to charge me with crimes. If so, these charges would be entirely false, based on lies. But they would not be surprising. I always knew that if I stood my ground for all of you, that I would be a target, and a target I became.”

This latest twist follows speculation that Adams had been angling for a political lifeline. Just before securing a second term, he was spotted at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate—prompting rumors that he was seeking an ally against the feds.

When asked if he’d pardon Adams, Trump responded, “Yeah, I would. I think that he was treated pretty unfairly. I would have to see it because I don’t know the facts.”

President Trump says he would consider pardoning New York City Mayor Eric Adams:

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For now, the DOJ’s decision to drop the case comes “without prejudice,” meaning they could bring the charges back at any time—though whether they ever will is another story.

In the meantime, Adams gets to dodge the legal bullet while New York continues its downward spiral under his leadership.

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