Adams refuses to leave NYC mayor race after reports of Trump job offer

• Adams had previously denied the claims and said during a Friday afternoon press conference that some reports said, "I'm in Washington on Monday. Those reports are wrong. I'm not."
• The New York City mayoral race has drawn national attention — including from President Trump — after New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's stunning primary win in June.
• Mamdani, a young democratic socialist, has been a target of right-wing politicians and media. He's led recent polling over Adams and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who's running as an independent in the race.

What he's saying: During Friday's press conference, Adams called Mamdani and Cuomo "two spoiled brats."

• "Andrew Cuomo is a snake and a liar," he said. "I am the only one who can beat Mamdani."

Context: Both The New York Times and The New York Post reported this week that Adams was in talks for a possible role with the Trump administration.

• Adams reportedly met with U.S special envoy Steve Witkoff, per the Associated Press. Another report linked Adams to an ambassador role in Saudi Arabia.

Between the lines: Trump has called for the NYC race to be between Mamdani and just one other candidate, but he has not specified who he wants that candidate to be.

• The Times reported that Curtis Sliwa, the Republican mayoral candidate, is also in the running for a job in Trump's administration. Sliwa said in a statement that he is "not interested in a job with the White House."

What we're watching: On Friday, Adams said in a statement shared by a spokesperson on X that he planned to keep his re-election campaign alive — but he did not deny that he may drop out if another job offer came along.

• "While I will always listen if called to serve our country, no formal offers have been made," he said, per the statement. "I am still running for re-election, and my full focus is on the safety and quality of life of every New Yorker."

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