New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced a wave of calls to resign Wednesday evening following reports that he is expected to face federal charges as soon as Thursday.
It is not clear what Adams will be charged with, and spokespeople for the FBI and the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York declined to comment.
Adams quickly pushed back and denied any wrongdoing.
“If I am charged, I am innocent and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit,” the mayor said in a statement.
But his defense did little to quell calls for his resignation from leading New York politicians and political groups.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called for Adams to resign.
Ocasio-Cortez said on X that the multiple federal investigations into the Adams’ administration is rendering his government ineffective.
“I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “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.”
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