NYC Mayor's Race: Eric Adams fundraises in Florida with Trump-backed influencers
Mayor Eric Adams, who is running an independent campaign for reelection, attended a fundraiser for his campaign on Friday in Fort Lauderdale, FL, hosted by right-wing influencers and activists.
MAGA influencer Tony Delgado and entrepreneur Hugo Sanchez hosted the fundraiser, which was attended by members of the Fort Lauderdale Young Republicans and Moms for Liberty, a leading conservative group that opposes LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools. Adams also recorded an hour-long episode of the right-wing podcast PBD Podcast, where he attacked Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.
The fundraiser with Trump-aligned individuals, first reported by Politico, is the latest sign that Adams, a Democrat who is running a reelection campaign as an independent, is gaining traction with conservatives. Recent polls put Adams as Republicans’ second choice in the November general election.
In a video posted on Sanchez’s social media, Adams thanks Delgado and Sanchez for their support, saying their donations helped keep his campaign afloat.
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