Eric Adams Drops Out of NYC Mayor’s Race; Cuomo Reacts as Mamdani Leads | CNN2.0

🚨 New York Mayor Eric Adams ended his reelection bid after trailing badly in polls as an independent, citing media speculation and a campaign finance board decision that withheld millions, which he said crippled fundraising
🗳️ The Democratic nominee Mamdani has expanded his lead in recent polling, while former Governor Andrew Cuomo, also running as an independent, praised Adams for putting the city first and highlighted his resilience story
🧾 In a video shot on the steps inside Gracie Mansion beside a photo of his mother, Adams touted record‑low shootings and homicides and called the city the safest it has ever been before announcing his withdrawal
🧭 Context: Business and real‑estate leaders had urged Adams to step aside; the move reshapes the race as observers watch whether support consolidates behind Cuomo or remains with the Democratic nominee
🔎 What’s next: Polling trajectories, donor realignment, and whether Adams’ exit shifts debates on crime, policing, and post‑pandemic recovery in the final stretch

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