Here we go again—another Democrat power struggle in New York, and this time, it’s Governor Kathy Hochul floating the idea of doing something unprecedented: removing a duly elected mayor from office.
That’s right—amid a storm of scandals surrounding Mayor Eric Adams, Hochul is “meeting with key leaders” to discuss whether she should use her authority to kick him out. And make no mistake, if she pulls the trigger, it won’t be about justice or good governance. It’ll be about raw political power.
Adams, once a rising star in the Democratic Party, now finds himself in the crosshairs, facing accusations of corruption, including an alleged quid pro quo with the Justice Department. The claim? That he cut a deal to drop criminal charges against him in exchange for helping the Trump administration on immigration.
Never mind that Adams has spent his entire tenure whining about illegal immigration crippling his city—now, suddenly, he’s accused of helping Trump? The left eats its own, and Adams is the latest on the chopping block.
Hochul, for her part, is trying to play the role of the reluctant executioner. "In the 235 years of New York State history, these powers have never been utilized to remove a duly-elected mayor," she said, pretending to agonize over the decision. But then, in the next breath, she declares that Adams’ alleged conduct "cannot be ignored." Translation: the political winds are shifting, and Hochul is looking for cover.
And make no mistake—Adams isn’t just facing heat from Hochul. The Democrat machine has turned against him in full force. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (no relation), and Hochul’s own Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado are all either doubting his ability to lead or outright calling for him to resign.
Meanwhile, four of Adams’ deputies just bailed on him, supposedly because he’s “doing Trump’s bidding.” That’s the ultimate sin in today’s Democratic Party—govern incompetently all you want, but even the appearance of cooperation with Trump? Unforgivable.
For his part, Adams isn’t backing down. Over the weekend, he took to the pulpit, telling churchgoers that he has a “mission to finish” and that it’s a mission from God. Lofty words, but will they mean anything when the Democrat establishment is mobilizing to push him out?
Hochul closed her statement by saying her “biggest concern” is the well-being of the 8.3 million people in New York City. That’s rich, considering her policies—on crime, the economy, and illegal immigration—have made life worse for those very same people. But now she’s suddenly deeply invested in good government? Give me a break.