In Florida, Mayor Eric Adams and President-elect Trump had a meeting; Adams stated that they did not discuss his ongoing legal case.

On Friday, three days before Trump's return to the White House, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City met with President-elect Trump in Palm Beach, Florida.

In a statement shared by his spokesperson, Fabien Levy, Adams stated that he had a productive conversation with President Trump about New York's needs and how the federal government can play a more helpful role in improving the lives of New Yorkers.

"We discussed several topics, but our main focus was on the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas and its potential to improve public safety in our country. We also discussed ways to bring manufacturing jobs back to New York, particularly in the Bronx, and how to increase federal investments in New York City, particularly in infrastructure."

The mayor, who is facing federal corruption charges and awaiting trial in April, stated that the pair did not discuss his legal issues during the meeting.

As president, Trump would have the power to pardon Adams.

Adams is accused of accepting bribes in the form of luxury travel and illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals in exchange for corrupt acts.

Trump, who was found guilty in a New York court of falsifying business records, has previously defended Adams and asserted that the charges against the mayor might have been instigated because he publicly criticized President Biden regarding the border.

Trump said he would consider a pardon for Adams.

Adams stated that he did not discuss his legal case during the meeting with the incoming president and those who believe the mayor of the largest city in the nation should not meet with the president to discuss the cities' priorities due to inaccurate speculation or political affiliation are misguided.

"I will always advocate for New Yorkers and our city, and after our discussion, I strongly believe there is much our city and the federal government can partner on to make New York City safer, stronger, and more affordable. I thank President Trump for his time and attention and look forward to working with him to benefit all New Yorkers."

Planet Chronicle Digital has reached out to Trump for comment.

Adams had been criticized by other New York politicians for the meeting.

This week, state Sen. Zellnor Myrie wrote on X that the Trump agenda will not aid in the progress of our city or country. The purpose of this pilgrimage is evidently something else.

Eric Adams should promptly declare that he will not seek or receive a pardon from Donald Trump, and New Yorkers have a right to know that their mayor is prioritizing their interests over his own, as well as whether their tax dollars or Turkish Airlines will fund his trip to Florida.

"Is this meeting for New Yorkers or Eric Adams? Our city has too many problems to focus on if he's fighting for New Yorkers or a hypothetical pardon for himself," Scott Stringer, the former city comptroller, wrote on X.

Lander and Stringer are running for mayor against Adams.