"This is not a new position because in the era of cancel culture, no one's afraid to be honest about the truth. Well, cancel me, because I'm going to protect the people of the city. If you come into this country, in this city, and think you're going to harm innocent New Yorkers and innocent migrants and asylum seekers, this is not the mayor you want to be in the city under."

Brave thing to say, especially for a Democrat. 

But let's dig into Adams a bit more. Adams was a Republican until he wasn't, switching parties in 2002 after being a Republican since 1995. He was elected to the New York State Senate in 2006, representing Brooklyn's 20th district. He was against the NYPD's "stop and frisk" policy, but still supported many of the department's more stringent measures. 

He seemed to be a line-walker in many regards, but a Democrat he remained... until he had some choice things to say about illegal immigration. In October, Adams declared a crisis in his city, this after saying in 2021 that NYC is a sanctuary city and would remain so as long as he was mayor. However, in 2023, Adams openly criticized Joe Biden and his administration about the migrant issue, proclaiming he had abandoned New York City. 

Tensions between the mayor and the Biden administration rose, and like anything that creates tension with Democrats in power, Adams was soon punished for it. 

In September, Adams was indicted on federal charges after members of his administration were raided as part of a federal investigation, becoming the first New York City mayor to suffer this. Gracie Manor, the official home of the New York City mayor was raided as well, and soon it was announced that a full 57-page document was unsealed, with allegations of fraud, bribery, and financial contributions from foreign nationals. 

Arrests were expected and Democrats began calling for Adams to step down, who refused, and he began calling this investigation politically motivated. 

I don't think he's wrong. Adams is, arguably, the most powerful mayor in America. New York City is beyond blue, and introducing a little red into it would be a disaster. Getting Adams out of the way would be a priority. Moreover, a party that is willing to pardon the many crimes of Hunter Biden is exactly one that cares about virtue or doing right by the people through the government. Democrats look the other way when it comes to crimes committed by their own all the time. 

Only now do they care? I don't think so. 

Adams has doubled down to the point where he's now openly defying Democrats and declaring Biden weaponized the DOJ, not just against himself, but the people as well. Every time he does this, he sounds like he's getting friendlier and friendlier with Trump. He even praised the upcoming, Elon Musk controlled "Department of Government Efficiency." 

Adams was recently asked if he would consider converting to the Republican Party, and while he didn't say he would, he didn't say no either, giving the usual "I'm just interested in doing what's right for the people" political dodge. 

Do I think Adams is having a real change of heart? Do I think he's seeing the light? 

Maybe, but I'm not putting any money on it. 

I noticed his drift to the right began in earnest after the allegations and indictments started happening. Clearly, the Democrat Party isn't a fan of Adams in large part, and replacing him would be good. Their chosen path to replace him by throwing him in prison is going to push anyone into the enemy camp, but Adams seems to have a habit of going wherever the political winds take him. Right now, the political winds are blowing right into the (possibly) protective shadow of Donald Trump. 

Here's the real question that needs asking. Does all that matter? 

Adams might be squirrelly politically, but if he's willing to utilize his position to make New York more red out of a need to stay out of prison and keep his political career alive, then the perhaps he's more useful than not. No one should trust him as far as one could throw him, but if he's willing to play ball in the most important parks, then one should wonder if it wouldn't be better if we keep letting him swing. 

I have every confidence that this is a question Trump is asking himself when he thinks about Adams. 

The issue is time. At some point, Adams may find himself seeing greener grass on the left and betray the right. This is his habit, after all. 

This story of the scorpion and the frog applies here. Adams might be useful now, but he won't be forever.