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Trump Says He'll Consider Pardoning NYC Mayor Eric Adams: 'Treated Pretty Unfairly'


Published on 2024-12-16 14:20:45 - MSN
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  • I said he's going to be indicted, and a few months later he got indicted. So, I would certainly look at' pardoning Adams, Trump said.

In an interview with Fox News, former President Donald Trump expressed that he would consider pardoning New York City Mayor Eric Adams if he were to be convicted in an ongoing federal investigation. Trump commented that Adams has been "treated pretty unfairly" by the Department of Justice, which is probing Adams for potential illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources, including the Turkish government. Adams has not been charged, but his campaign has been criticized for accepting donations from individuals linked to Turkey. Trump's remarks come in the context of his broader criticism of what he perceives as politically motivated investigations by the DOJ, especially those targeting him and his allies.

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