NYC Mayor Eric Adams Limits Schedule for Medical Tests Amid Legal and Political Challenges
Mayor Adams, facing federal corruption charges and a reelection campaign, will undergo routine medical evaluations while continuing to oversee city operations.
- Mayor Eric Adams, 64, will have a limited public schedule this week for doctor appointments and routine medical tests, according to his office.
- Adams' spokesperson emphasized the mayor's right to privacy but assured that city operations would continue uninterrupted.
- The mayor is preparing for a federal corruption trial in April, where he faces multiple charges, including wire fraud and bribery, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
- Adams is simultaneously campaigning for reelection in the June Democratic primary, despite declining popularity and fundraising challenges.
- His recent attendance at President Trump's inauguration and interactions with conservative figures have drawn criticism from members of his own party.