AOC Calls On NYC Mayor Eric Adams To Resign

The New York Times reports:

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York on Wednesday said Eric Adams should resign as mayor of New York City, becoming the most prominent Democrat to push for his ouster amid federal corruption investigations involving his administration.

In a statement to The New York Times, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, a national leader of her party’s progressive wing, said she could “not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City.”

“The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening government function,” she said. “Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration. For the good of the city, he should resign.”

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I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City.

The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function. Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration.

For the good of the city, he should resign.…

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 25, 2024