'I am angry': Mamdani on reports of Trump offering Adams a job

NEW YORK - "What do these people actually stand for besides power?" 

Democratic nominee for New York City's mayoral race Zohran Mamdani held an "emergency press conference" regarding reports that President Trump is considering offering a job to Mayor Eric Adams.

Adams is currently denying these claims.

‘I am angry’

What they're saying:

"The issue here is the motivation at hand."

Mamdani held a presser earlier today, Sept. 3, to address reports that Trump is considering offering a position in his administration to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

The Democratic nominee said there were many ethical issues with these alleged conversations when asked if the talks could be a form of quid pro quo.

"I have not met a single New Yorker that has told me they want Donald Trump to determine the course of this election," Mamdani said at the press conference. "We choose our own leaders."

When asked about facing off with fellow mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo, Mamdani said, "I have no issue facing Andrew Cuomo one-on-one…if I was worried about polling, I wouldn't be the Democratic nominee."

Mamdani also said he believes Cuomo has been "having conversations with Donald Trump," as well.

The other side:

In response to speculation about his future in the mayor’s race, a spokesperson for Adams said, "Mayor Adams has not met with Donald Trump — don’t believe the noise. He is not dropping out of the race."

Adams' campaign offered an updated response a few hours later:

"Although Mayor Adams has been the most pro-housing mayor in New York City’s history, at no time did he ask for — nor was he offered — a job at HUD. Over the last few years, the Mayor has shown his ability to block out the noise and stay focused on delivering for New Yorkers. He demonstrated that again today with his announcement of a new life center at Hostos College. Mayor Adams looks forward to another four years of delivering results for the people of this city.

And if the HUD job does open, Andrew Cuomo held that position before and can always continue where he left off."

Cuomo has not yet addressed the situation, nor has he responded to his being mentioned in the updated statement. 

Candidate Curtis Sliwa also issued a statement on X in response to the allegations as well.

"I’m the only candidate on a major party line who can defeat Mamdani, and I’m committed to carrying this fight through to Election Day," he added. "The people of New York City deserve a Mayor who will finally make the city work for the hard-working people who power it."