Eric Adams gets boost from unusual ally accusing Kathy Hochul of ‘politics’

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is receiving unexpected support from the city’s only Republican representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. Amid rumors that New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering removing Adams from office due to criminal charges he is facing, Malliotakis has spoken out against such actions.

In a statement released late Tuesday night, Malliotakis criticized Governor Hochul, accusing her of being motivated by politics rather than the law in her attempt to oust Adams. Malliotakis suggested that Hochul is rushing to remove Adams because he is working with the Trump Administration to address issues related to dangerous foreign criminals and gangs in the city. She questioned why the governor is going to such lengths to protect criminals who have unlawfully preyed on New Yorkers.

Reports indicate that Governor Hochul has met with several New York leaders to discuss the possibility of removing Adams from his position. Senior prosecutors in New York and Washington have reportedly resigned after refusing to comply with a Department of Justice order to drop charges against Adams. The charges against Adams, which include wire fraud, bribery, and soliciting campaign funds from foreign sources, were unsealed in September 2024.

While some Democrats have accused Adams of trying to align himself with the Trump administration to evade his criminal charges, Republicans have argued that the Biden administration targeted Adams because of his criticisms of the left’s approach to border security and crime. Adams recently appeared on “Fox & Friends” alongside Trump administration border czar Tom Homan, where they discussed collaborating to address the migrant crisis in New York City.

Adams has denied using his cooperation with the Trump administration as leverage to have his charges dropped. In a written statement, he emphasized that he never offered, nor did anyone offer on his behalf, any trade of his authority as mayor in exchange for resolving his legal case.

Fox News Digital reached out to Governor Hochul’s office for a response to Malliotakis’ comments. The situation continues to unfold, with political tensions running high in New York City as the fate of Mayor Eric Adams hangs in the balance.

Elizabeth Elkind, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, is closely following developments in the House of Representatives. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this story.