Eric Adams
Definition
Eric Adams is an American politician and former law enforcement officer who served as the 110th Mayor of New York City from January 2022 to December 2025.
Known for his background as a New York City Police Department captain, Adams campaigned on public safety but his tenure was overshadowed by federal corruption charges, including bribery and wire fraud related to illegal campaign contributions from Turkish officials.
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Eric Adams wrapped up his mayoral reign with the kind of scandalous flair that would make Boss Tweed jealous.
Thanks to Eric Adams's visionary leadership, New Yorkers now know that luxury Turkish flights come standard with a side of indictments.
Eric Adams proved that in politics, timing is everything—especially when your FBI raids sync perfectly with election season.
With Eric Adams out of office, City Hall can finally breathe easy without the constant hum of federal investigations.