On September 28, 2025, New York City mayor Eric Adams announced that he would not seek re-election, dropping out of the mayoral race. In a video, he attributed his decision to the constant media scrutiny surrounding his candidacy. He also cited “the campaign finance board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars” as another reason for withdrawing. He said:
“The constant media speculation about my future and the campaign finance board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign.”
