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Will Trump Bail Eric Adams Out of His Legal Troubles? Prosecutors Say It May Be Easier Said Than Done
As a president infamous for issuing pardons heads back to the White House, he’ll face hurdles to any attempts to pull the plug on the ongoing corruption case against New York City’s mayor. This article originally appeared in The City. By Greg B. Smith Follow @x NEW YORK - Donald Trump's victory could portend a major stroke of luck for Mayor Eric Adams if the 47th president follows up on his claim that "lunatic" prosecutors have "persecuted" the mayor and orders his attorney general to withdraw the federal case against Adams . Or if Adams is successfully convicted by U.S. attorneys from the Southern District of New York, Trump could pardon him. How that plays out may take some time. Although Trump will likely move to replace Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams right away with a prosecutor more willing to see things his way, whomever he picks must still be confirmed by the Senate, a process that could take months. The clock is tic...
