Summary
Federal agents have indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on charges related to illegal foreign donations and his involvement with the Turkish government. The indictment follows a lengthy investigation that began in 2021, and includes allegations of pressure on fire department officials to approve a new Turkish consulate despite safety concerns. This indictment marks the first time a sitting mayor of New York City has faced federal charges while in office. The charges are expected to be announced formally on Thursday, and several elected officials have called for Adams to resign, though he has denied any wrongdoing and plans to fight the charges.
