New York Mayor Eric Adams said he had a “productive conversation” with Donald Trump on Friday that touched on a number of issues, including the effect of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement on public safety and ways to attract manufacturing jobs to the city.

The mayor said they instead discussed infrastructure and manufacturing, and expressed optimism about Trump's second term.

New York City’s Democratic mayor is defending his private meeting with President-elect Donald Trump as the Republican prepares to retake the White House

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says that "a productive conversation" took place during a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on Friday. Adams, a Democrat, has seemingly become more friendly toward Trump and his incoming administration since being indicted on federal criminal charges of fraud and bribery.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with President-elect Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday, ahead of Trump's inauguration on Monday.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams leaves the federal court after being charged with bribery and illegally soliciting a campaign contribution from foreign nationals, in New York City, U.S., October 2, 2024.

City Mayor Eric Adams on Saturday doubled down on defending his meeting with soon-to-be president Donald Trump, claiming he was “fighting for” New Yorkers, as fellow Democrats accused him of cozying up to Trump in efforts to get a presidential pardon for his federal corruption case.