A recent Marist poll has revealed that a significant majority of New York City residents are calling for Mayor Eric Adams to resign from office in light of federal corruption charges brought against him. The poll indicates that 69% of city residents believe the mayor should step down following accusations of accepting bribes and soliciting illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals.
The survey findings show that Mayor Adams is facing widespread disapproval, with only 26% of respondents approving of his job performance. Additionally, a staggering 81% of New Yorkers believe that Adams should not seek re-election.
Despite the mayor's resistance to calls for his resignation, 71% of New York City Democrats are in favor of him stepping down. If Adams refuses to resign, 63% of survey respondents believe that Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul should take action to remove him from office.
Prosecutors have alleged that Adams used his position in government to obtain benefits such as luxury travel and fine dining from wealthy business leaders, including a Turkish government official. In exchange, Adams is said to have provided favors, including assisting Turkey in obtaining fire department approvals for a new diplomatic high-rise in Manhattan.
The ongoing investigation has raised concerns about potential additional charges being filed against Adams and other defendants. The mayor's defense team has pushed back against the allegations, arguing that he did not have the authority to provide the favors in question.
Despite Adams' claims that the investigation is politically motivated, the public sentiment remains overwhelmingly against him. With the majority of New Yorkers calling for his resignation, the future of Mayor Eric Adams hangs in the balance as the legal proceedings unfold.
