New York Mayor Adam Adams is set to visit the White House in Washington next week to meet with senior officials from the Trump administration to discuss his future plans. According to the New York Post, there is speculation that Adams may be offered a prominent position within the government, potentially as the Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
An insider close to Adams revealed that the mayor is aware of the challenges he faces in the upcoming November election and is exploring different options for his next steps. The appointment as an ambassador would require the President’s nomination, which has not been extended by Trump at this point. If Adams wishes to pursue this opportunity further, he will need to have a formal meeting with President Trump himself.
In a statement released on Friday, Adams denied rumors of his withdrawal from the election campaign, emphasizing his commitment to seeking re-election and focusing on ensuring the safety and quality of life for all New Yorkers. He also expressed his willingness to serve if called upon for the greater good of the nation.
The Post confirmed earlier this week that Steve Witkoff, the Middle East envoy for the Trump administration, met with Adams in Florida and advocated for Trump to nominate Adams as the Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. If this political arrangement comes to fruition, it would mark the end of Adams’ independent re-election campaign and potentially strengthen former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s position, setting the stage for him to oppose Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani.
However, it is reported that the President has not yet formally extended any job offer to Adams. Another faction within the White House is inclined to allow Adams to continue running, believing that such a move would almost guarantee Mamdani’s victory, enabling the Republicans to use this to their advantage in the upcoming midterm elections next year.
Adams is currently torn between two choices: either fully withdrawing from the race while preserving his campaign funds for a potential return to Democratic politics in the future, or accepting an appointment from the Trump administration. Opting for the latter would inevitably tie him closely and enduringly to the Trump administration.