New York City Mayor Eric Adams visited the White House on Friday afternoon for a meeting with President Donald Trump and his administration to discuss a range of priorities specific to New York. Adams characterized the gathering as “New York-centered” and emphasized the importance of opening direct channels of communication between City Hall and the federal government.
In a video message released after the 3 p.m. meeting, Adams outlined several pressing topics he brought to the table. Among them was a stalled offshore wind farm project, which he warned could be scrapped unless federal approval allows construction to resume. The mayor also proposed new directions for economic development, including the potential for New York City to invest in domestic chip production.
“At the heart of this was to establish real communication, that’s our goal,” Adams said. “New York City is important to America, and what happens here in Washington, D.C. is important to New York.”
Additional items on the agenda included vital infrastructure plans and the continuation of core social programs. Adams said the discussion laid groundwork for ongoing talks to ensure the federal government understands and supports the city’s key objectives.
The alliance between Adams and President Trump has drawn significant public attention, particularly following the Justice Department’s controversial decision to drop criminal charges against the mayor. Adams had been facing accusations of bribery, wire fraud, and conspiracy, prompting widespread criticism and speculation about political favoritism.
The rationale behind the case dismissal, according to reports, centered on Adams’ inability to fully carry out public safety reforms championed by the Trump administration while under legal scrutiny. This included challenges tied to implementing recent changes to immigration enforcement.
Now running for reelection as an independent, Adams has continued to assert his innocence, strongly rejecting any suggestion that he made concessions in exchange for leniency from the federal government.
Looking ahead, the mayor expressed optimism that future talks with the White House will follow soon.
“A good leader finds common ground to get things done, and that’s why I remain committed to working with this administration wherever collaboration helps make New York City the best place in the world to raise a family,” Adams said.
{Matzav.com}