New York City Mayor Eric Adams is at a crossroads as reports emerge of discussions between his camp and Trump allies about a potential position in the Trump administration. This comes amid speculation that Adams may consider dropping out of the mayoral race to clear the way for other candidates, such as Andrew Cuomo, in a bid to counter the rising campaign of socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. In response to the rumors, Adams has publicly denied being offered a job by Trump and insists he is not exiting the race. Meanwhile, Mamdani has criticized what he describes as Trump’s meddling in the election process, calling it an affront to democracy, as tensions grow in the competitive landscape of the NYC mayoral race.