New York City Mayor Eric Adams dodged questions by the hosts of "The View" Friday about a potential pardon from President-elect Donald Trump over his ongoing federal investigators. Adams has been in the hot seat for over a year as federal investigators have probed several of his closest confidants and deputies,

Eric Adams was in for a bumpy ride at The View this morning. The embattled politician — who was indicted on corruption and bribery charges earlier this year but has pleaded not guilty and intends to run for reelection — chatted with the Hot Topics table about the implications of Donald Trump‘s second presidency for blue states like New York.

The investigations surrounding the Adams’ administration first became known in November 2023, when federal agents searched the home of Brianna Suggs, his chief fundraiser. The New York Times reported that the probe was tied to the mayor’s campaign connections with Turkey. The FBI also seized Adams’ phone and tablet.