NYC Mayor Eric Adams maintains that federal charges against him are politically motivated: 'I did not commit any wrongdoing.'

The Department of Justice may have been angered by New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criticism of the Biden administration's immigration policies.

In September, a federal grand jury indicted Adams with five charges, including bribery, soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals, wire fraud, and conspiracy. Despite this, he has maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty to all charges.

""I did not break the law and I always do what's right - that's how I live my life and how I plan to continue living it," Adams stated in an exclusive interview with Planet Chronicle anchor Martha MacCallum on "The Story" on Wednesday."

He asserted that the timing of the indictment was "obviously questionable" and pledged to persist in his efforts to uphold what he considers to be just.

In a statement, Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, stated that Adams "used his position as the highest elected official in the city and previously as Brooklyn Borough President to accept bribes and seek illegal campaign contributions."

The statement claimed that Adams received illegal benefits from foreign nationals, including allowing a Manhattan skyscraper to open without a fire inspection, in order to prioritize the interests of his benefactors, including a foreign official, over those of his constituents.

The NYC mayor was questioned by MacCallum about his concerns regarding the FBI's investigation after his chief adviser resigned and reports emerged that she would be charged with crimes.

"I refuse to compromise the law," said Adams firmly. "All of them have legal representation, and I don't want to jeopardize their cases. I inform my team, and we adhere to the law. This is about upholding the law. I spent 22 years as a police officer enforcing the law, and I won't break it now."

In October, a former aide to Mayor Adams was charged with witness tampering and destruction of evidence after it was alleged that he deleted the Signal app from his phone, which was used to communicate with the mayor.

During a Mar-a-Lago news conference this week, a reporter asked President-elect Donald Trump about pardoning Adams, and he responded that he would consider it.

Trump stated, "I believe he was unfairly treated. Although I haven't fully comprehended the situation, it appears as though he was upgraded in an airplane many years ago."

Adams stated that he did not request a pardon from the 47th president during their discussions, which primarily centered on their shared affection for New York City and potential collaboration.

Adams maintained that he was working with the president and his administration, not warring with him. He frequently quoted the statement, and his attorney was an excellent attorney who would handle every avenue to pursue justice. Adams believed he should not have been charged.

"No American should experience what I'm going through right now. This country values fairness, and what I'm experiencing is not only a professional tragedy but also a personal one."