(FreePressBeacon.com) – In a shocking development, four deputy mayors of New York City have resigned amidst swirling allegations and claims of inappropriate negotiations between Mayor Eric Adams and the Justice Department.
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These resignations spotlight growing concerns about Adam’s leadership and his connections with President Trump, which many believe to be at the core of this unprecedented political crisis.
This crisis brewed as Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi, and Chauncey Parker announced their joint decision to leave their posts.
City Hall, initially denying the resignations, confirmed them Monday, validating suspicions that internal conflict was boiling over in the Adams administration.
The departures follow accusations from Danielle Sassoon, a former U.S. attorney, who alleged a quid pro quo deal with the Justice Department to ease Mayor Adams’ legal troubles.
The case involved bribery and corruption charges tied to illegal foreign campaign donations and benefits from Turkish entities.
Concerns have been voiced over Adams’ relationship with Trump, especially after Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove’s order to drop the case, citing its conflict with Trump’s immigration agenda.
These decisions have created rifts within the DOJ, with several prosecutors resigning in protest.
“Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi, and Chauncey Parker are extraordinary public servants who have been vital to our work reshaping New York City,” said the mayor’s office, cited by NBC New York.
Mayor Adams, in his defense, has resolutely decided not to resign, stating during a solidarity event: “I am disappointed to see them go, but given the current challenges, I understand their decision and wish them nothing but success in the future.”
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday she is weighing removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office after four of his top deputies announced their resignations. https://t.co/Osml4ewETF
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Many see his defiance as admirable, while others question whether it’s a stubborn refusal to address accountability.
These resignations have significant implications on city governance.
The former deputies, esteemed for their work, emphasized their decision to resign stemmed from a commitment to their oaths and disapproval of Adams’ leadership in light of recent events.
“While our time in this administration will come to a close, our support for the incredible public servants across the administration with whom we have stood shoulder to shoulder and our championing of this great city and all it stands for will never cease,” stated Torres-Springer, Williams-Isom and Joshi.
“We sincerely thank the mayor for giving us the opportunity to serve New Yorkers in these roles, stand ready to ensure a smooth transition of our duties, and wish Mayor Adams and all of our colleagues much strength and courage in the work ahead,” they added.
With protests erupting in Lower Manhattan and calls for Governor Kathy Hochul to intervene, the stability of Adams’ administration remains uncertain.
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