'Uncharted territory': Leadership of largest US city in question after mayor's indictment

Jumaane Williams, New York City public advocate and potentially the new mayor of New York City in the not-too-distant future, talks with Alex Wagner about the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on five federal corruption charges and what is potentially next for the leadership of the largest city in the United States if Adams leaves or is forced from office.



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[bjohnson]

Very clear headed understanding & explanation . NYC is lucky to have this man as an advocate .

[michaelbayer]

Part of this scandal involves a little known official, the Sheriff. who most NYC residents never heard of because the office collects judgements from businesses and property owners in NYC. The office operates in the shadows so it's no surprise that it's corrupt. Dismantle it and a similar group called the City marshal.

[dominique___]

Never heard of this guy. (I live in the west.) -- I'm super impressed with him. If he IS given the nod, I wish him all the best in restoring the faith of the people of NYC.

[croweater]

If this absolute disaster Jumanji gets in, NYC is truly done

[gxuodso]

First impressions of Mr. Jumaane Williams are positive, he seems a capable interim manager. Bye Adams, don't let the door ....

[beaniemac]

For everyone asking why he's shaking, a simple Google search reveals he has tourettes. That's it.

[alicekhong]

Gov of NYC must do the right thing. Remove the cheapo mayor.

[fionam]

This gentleman speaks very well in a v difficult time, given I can't imagine he took on the PA role wanting this *ever* to happen: as a newcomer to him, it felt very authentic and committed to both presumption of innocence and the needs of NYC - don't envy his next few days ❤❤❤

[ritawhite]

That’s delusional, thinking suggesting that he should look within himself and ask what would be the best for New York City😂 he obviously didn’t ask that question in the last 10 years!
Who is stupid enough to think all of a sudden he’d have any interest in what’s the best interest of the people?
Most educated and civilized people know that someone who is addicted to money is not going to change in one day - it takes years before a person like that does any significant real work to ever be hired ever again!

[denniswright]

I knew the dirt would come out corrupt state

[robny]

The mayor just needs to resign. He's doing a great damage to himself by staying on. He needs to go period!!

[toomuchlove]

This guy is perfect for NYC in so many ways imaginable. Too perfect in fact.

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[rupertpupkin]

R Kelly and Diddy, to Eric Adams: “It’s the hark knock life, for us” 😎

[JH-zrlo]

If he is innocent, he should resign, devote full effort into clearing his name, and allow someone else to devote full attention to NYC. Kathy Hochul, spare us your mealy mouth excuses

[mrcatfish]

Who is this guy? How is he next to be mayor if Adams resigns? I didnt choose that MF.

[scwps]

Hopefully when Hochol removes Adams she'll also remove herself.

[pamrogers]

I looked it up and he does have a tick disorder, TS, he was able to speak clearly and rationally despite it, I think they will be OK, Adams should step down....

[Lords]

I think I’d rather Brad Lander for mayor.

[tomc.]

This guy is a good politician, he told us nothing - not a single meaningful fuc.. word