NYC Mayor Says He Didn’t Discuss Legal Case With Trump During Florida Meeting

Adams said he hopes to boost the partnership with the incoming government in efforts to make New York City ’safer, stronger, and more affordable.’

New York City Mayor Eric Adams leaves federal court after being charged with bribery and illegally soliciting a campaign contribution from foreign nationals, in New York City on Oct. 2, 2024. Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Jan. 17 that he discussed several key issues with President-elect Donald Trump during a recent meeting in Florida, but did not touch on the mayor’s corruption charges.

The Democratic mayor traveled to Florida on Jan. 17 to meet with the president-elect, just days ahead of Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20.