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Eric Adams denies reports he will drop out of New York City mayoral race

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New York Mayor Eric Adams said he will continue seeking re-election as an independent, denying reports he will drop out and become the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

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  1. Eric Adams denies he will exit New York City mayoral race as Trump allies weigh field-clearing options

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  2. Newest

    Eric Adams denies reports he will drop out of New York City mayoral race

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  1. CNN

    Eric Adams denies he will exit New York City mayoral race as Trump allies weigh field-clearing options (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams forcefully denied rumors that he will abandon his reelection campaign if the Trump administration offers him a job.

  2. The Guardian

    Adams denies being offered Trump job in exchange for quitting mayoral race (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Reports say New York City mayor encouraged to leave path clear for Andrew Cuomo to take on Zohran Mamdani

  3. amNewYork

    NYC Mayor’s Race: Rumors swirl that Eric Adams could exit contest as Trump reportedly offers him a job | amNewYork (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    Is Mayor Eric Adams preparing to exit the New York City mayor's race?

  4. The Hill

    Eric Adams says he’s staying in NYC mayoral race (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Friday he is staying in the race for another term amid reports he might be offered a job in the Trump administration. Speculation reached its peak Friday throughout the day that Adams would end his campaign after The New York Times reported President Trump’s advis…

  5. Newsweek

    Zohran Mamdani chances of winning NYC mayoral race as Eric Adams stays in (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Mayor Eric Adams confirmed he's staying in the race on Friday.

  6. New York Post

    Adams defiantly insists he’s staying in NYC mayoral race while ripping Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    “I’m running and I’m going to beat [Zohran] Mamdani,” Adams said outside Gracie Mansion.

  7. FOX Business

    Billionaire says Eric Adams should drop out of NYC mayoral race, cites risk of Mamdani win (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Bill Ackman calls for Eric Adams to drop out of NYC mayoral race, citing deteriorating polls and lack of chance against democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani.

  8. The Guardian

    Eric Adams says he’s staying in New York mayoral race amid dropout talk (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Trump has reportedly been pushing Adams – polling in single digits – to ditch campaign in effort to stop Mamdani

  9. UPI

    Eric Adams denies reports he will drop out of New York City mayoral race (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    New York Mayor Eric Adams said he will continue seeking re-election as an independent, denying reports he will drop out and become the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

  10. Breitbart News

    Eric Adams Says He is the 'Only One that Can Beat Mamdani' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    NYC Mayor Eric Adams (D) said he would be staying in the NYC mayoral race, noting that he was the "only one that can beat" Zohran Mamdani.

  11. Townhall

    Eric Adams Slams Cuomo, Vows to Stay in NYC Mayoral Race to Stop Socialist Surge (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Eric Adams fights to keep NYC from socialist takeover, vows to stay in mayoral race.

  12. FOX 5 New York

    Adams not dropping out of NYC mayor's race despite Trump admin speculation (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced he is continuing his reelection bid.

  13. Washington Examiner

    Eric Adams to stay in New York City mayoral race (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Trump administration pressured Adams to drop his bid to give Andrew Cuomo a better chance to win against Zohran Mamdani.