Trump Administration Stuns Supporters, Offers Role To Sitting Democrat Mayor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is currently in the middle of a reelection campaign, has been offered a position within the Trump administration, leaving Republicans and MAGA supporters stunned. The position Adams has been offered is at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to an individual who has knowledge of the offer.

Adams, who has cultivated a friendly relationship with President Donald Trump, met with him on Monday during his visit to Florida, according to a person who spoke with Politico. An official at the White House was asked about the visit and offer but would neither confirm nor deny that the conversation had taken place.

Politico then revealed that talk of the administration’s offer to Adams was first reported by The New York Times. Along with Adams’ offer, the NY Times reported that talks were underway to find a position within the administration for GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa, in an effort to remove him from the race. Sliwa shot down the notion of joining with the president.

Many Republicans and left-of-center Democrats, along with local business owners, are deeply concerned that NYC could be led by a democratic socialist, and thus have been working together to consolidate the vote behind one candidate. That individual is former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent against Mamdani.

Adams didn’t deny having a meeting with Trump advisers during his most recent visit to Florida. When he was asked if he was planning to drop out of the mayoral race, he didn’t give a firm, definitive “no.”

On Wednesday morning, Mayor Adams stated that he had met with the mayor of Miami, saying, “I met with some of his team,” according to Fox 5 New York. “I met with several elected officials, and again, if there’s any changes in this race, I will announce that.”

“Adams’ electability began to take a hit when he faced federal corruption charges. The Trump Department of Justice moved to drop the charges, and a federal judge dismissed the case with prejudice in April. The mayor has rejected the accusation that he is beholden to Trump as a result,” the report said.

Previously, Adams smacked down questions about whether he would drop out of the race for mayor in order to serve in the Trump administration.

“To say, ‘Would you take a job in the administration?’ or would I take it somewhere else — that’s hypothetical,” the mayor once told the press. “I’m running for office. And I’m going to finish doing that. I’ve got work to do. I’ve got more ribbons to cut before I finish up this term.”