Adams was indicted in September and charged with conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud and two counts of soliciting foreign contributions for his mayoral campaign. During Tuesday’s news conference, Adams made it clear that he believes he was indicted for political reasons.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was mocked for taking his early 2022 paychecks in Bitcoin—but now its price is skyrocketing.

Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that he is open to the possibility of deporting migrants charged, not just convicted, with crimes, saying people who entered the country illegally aren’t entitled to the same rights as citizens.